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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,739.99, 22,106.08 and 10,059.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,739.99, 22,106.08 and 10,059.15 is: 15,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,739.99 : 22,106.08 = 10,059.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,739.99/22,106.08 = 10,059.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,739.99x = 22,106.08 × 10,059.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,739.99x = 222,368,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,368,470.10/14,739.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,086.07

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