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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.98, 14,799.06 and 10,068.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.98, 14,799.06 and 10,068.78 is: 13,883.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.98 : 14,799.06 = 10,068.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.98/14,799.06 = 10,068.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.98x = 14,799.06 × 10,068.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.98x = 149,008,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,008,479.35/10,732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.23

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