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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.40, 22,480.86 and 10,618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.40, 22,480.86 and 10,618.12 is: 15,914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.40 : 22,480.86 = 10,618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.40/22,480.86 = 10,618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.40x = 22,480.86 × 10,618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.40x = 238,704,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,704,469.18/14,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,914.27

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