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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,499.94, 20,005.10 and 10,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,499.94, 20,005.10 and 10,022.08 is: 13,827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,499.94 : 20,005.10 = 10,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,499.94/20,005.10 = 10,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,499.94x = 20,005.10 × 10,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,499.94x = 200,492,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,492,712.61/14,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.14

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