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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.98, 14,052.72 and 10,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.98, 14,052.72 and 10,063.16 is: 13,796.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.98 : 14,052.72 = 10,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.98/14,052.72 = 10,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.98x = 14,052.72 × 10,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.98x = 141,414,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,414,699.53/10,249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.58

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