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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.09, 14,588.06 and 10,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.09, 14,588.06 and 10,044.68 is: 13,879.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.09 : 14,588.06 = 10,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.09/14,588.06 = 10,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.09x = 14,588.06 × 10,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.09x = 146,532,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,532,271.36/10,557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.99

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