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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,749.10, 22,119.78 and 10,068.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,749.10, 22,119.78 and 10,068.25 is: 15,099.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,749.10 : 22,119.78 = 10,068.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,749.10/22,119.78 = 10,068.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,749.10x = 22,119.78 × 10,068.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,749.10x = 222,707,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,707,364.39/14,749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.73

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