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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.67, 14,158.88 and 10,148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.67, 14,158.88 and 10,148.25 is: 14,029.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.67 : 14,158.88 = 10,148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.67/14,158.88 = 10,148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.67x = 14,158.88 × 10,148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.67x = 143,687,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,687,853.96/10,241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.73

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