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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,011.38, 20,973.33 and 10,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,011.38, 20,973.33 and 10,055.95 is: 15,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011.38 : 20,973.33 = 10,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011.38/20,973.33 = 10,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011.38x = 20,973.33 × 10,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011.38x = 210,906,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,906,705.38/14,011.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,052.53

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