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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,374.77, 14,244.85 and 10,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,374.77, 14,244.85 and 10,104.14 is: 13,873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,374.77 : 14,244.85 = 10,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,374.77/14,244.85 = 10,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,374.77x = 14,244.85 × 10,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,374.77x = 143,931,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,931,958.68/10,374.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,873.27

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