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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.60, 14,048.14 and 10,059.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.60, 14,048.14 and 10,059.79 is: 13,792.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.60 : 14,048.14 = 10,059.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.60/14,048.14 = 10,059.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.60x = 14,048.14 × 10,059.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.60x = 141,321,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,321,287.99/10,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.02

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