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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.69, 22,479.03 and 10,066.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.69, 22,479.03 and 10,066.63 is: 15,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.69 : 22,479.03 = 10,066.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.69/22,479.03 = 10,066.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.69x = 22,479.03 × 10,066.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.69x = 226,288,077.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,288,077.77/14,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.21

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