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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.08, 14,179.90 and 10,163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.08, 14,179.90 and 10,163.48 is: 14,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.08 : 14,179.90 = 10,163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.08/14,179.90 = 10,163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.08x = 14,179.90 × 10,163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.08x = 144,117,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,117,130.05/10,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.50

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