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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,749.29, 22,112.43 and 10,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,749.29, 22,112.43 and 10,057.68 is: 15,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,749.29 : 22,112.43 = 10,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,749.29/22,112.43 = 10,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,749.29x = 22,112.43 × 10,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,749.29x = 222,399,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,399,744.96/14,749.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,078.67

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