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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.34, 14,264.46 and 10,149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.34, 14,264.46 and 10,149.54 is: 14,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.34 : 14,264.46 = 10,149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.34/14,264.46 = 10,149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.34x = 14,264.46 × 10,149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.34x = 144,777,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,777,707.35/10,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.82

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