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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,513.74, 14,497.11 and 10,271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,513.74, 14,497.11 and 10,271.82 is: 14,163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,513.74 : 14,497.11 = 10,271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,513.74/14,497.11 = 10,271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,513.74x = 14,497.11 × 10,271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,513.74x = 148,911,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,911,704.44/10,513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.53

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