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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.60, 20,988.45 and 10,289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.60, 20,988.45 and 10,289.40 is: 15,420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.60 : 20,988.45 = 10,289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.60/20,988.45 = 10,289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.60x = 20,988.45 × 10,289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.60x = 215,958,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,958,557.43/14,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.54

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