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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.44, 14,064.50 and 10,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.44, 14,064.50 and 10,042.64 is: 13,794.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.44 : 14,064.50 = 10,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.44/14,064.50 = 10,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.44x = 14,064.50 × 10,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.44x = 141,244,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,244,710.28/10,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.18

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