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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.98, 14,203.37 and 10,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.98, 14,203.37 and 10,029.46 is: 13,896.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.98 : 14,203.37 = 10,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.98/14,203.37 = 10,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.98x = 14,203.37 × 10,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.98x = 142,452,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,452,131.28/10,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.44

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