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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.18, 14,207.41 and 10,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.18, 14,207.41 and 10,055.32 is: 13,934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.18 : 14,207.41 = 10,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.18/14,207.41 = 10,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.18x = 14,207.41 × 10,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.18x = 142,860,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,860,053.92/10,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.60

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