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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.92, 14,526.56 and 10,198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.92, 14,526.56 and 10,198.74 is: 14,075.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.92 : 14,526.56 = 10,198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.92/14,526.56 = 10,198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.92x = 14,526.56 × 10,198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.92x = 148,152,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,152,608.53/10,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,075.03

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