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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.98, 14,204.76 and 10,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.98, 14,204.76 and 10,030.46 is: 13,897.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.98 : 14,204.76 = 10,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.98/14,204.76 = 10,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.98x = 14,204.76 × 10,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.98x = 142,480,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,480,276.99/10,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.83

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