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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.13, 14,114.54 and 10,015.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.13, 14,114.54 and 10,015.35 is: 13,738.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.13 : 14,114.54 = 10,015.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.13/14,114.54 = 10,015.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.13x = 14,114.54 × 10,015.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.13x = 141,362,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,362,008.11/10,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.97

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