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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.70, 22,433.85 and 10,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.70, 22,433.85 and 10,059.90 is: 15,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.70 : 22,433.85 = 10,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.70/22,433.85 = 10,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.70x = 22,433.85 × 10,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.70x = 225,682,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,682,287.62/14,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,060.85

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