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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.06, 14,241.83 and 10,200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.06, 14,241.83 and 10,200.42 is: 13,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.06 : 14,241.83 = 10,200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.06/14,241.83 = 10,200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.06x = 14,241.83 × 10,200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.06x = 145,272,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,272,596.57/10,389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.23

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