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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.28, 14,055.86 and 10,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.28, 14,055.86 and 10,065.44 is: 13,799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.28 : 14,055.86 = 10,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.28/14,055.86 = 10,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.28x = 14,055.86 × 10,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.28x = 141,478,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,478,294.87/10,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.70

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