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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.56, 20,006.88 and 10,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.56, 20,006.88 and 10,514.96 is: 14,505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.56 : 20,006.88 = 10,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.56/20,006.88 = 10,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.56x = 20,006.88 × 10,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.56x = 210,371,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,371,542.92/14,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,505.82

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