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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.48, 14,153.45 and 10,087.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.48, 14,153.45 and 10,087.07 is: 13,927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.48 : 14,153.45 = 10,087.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.48/14,153.45 = 10,087.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.48x = 14,153.45 × 10,087.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.48x = 142,766,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,766,719.69/10,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,927.80

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