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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.83, 22,452.54 and 10,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.83, 22,452.54 and 10,292.32 is: 15,406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.83 : 22,452.54 = 10,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.83/22,452.54 = 10,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.83x = 22,452.54 × 10,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.83x = 231,088,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,088,726.49/14,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,406.09

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