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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,513.64, 20,021.96 and 10,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,513.64, 20,021.96 and 10,526 is: 14,520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,513.64 : 20,021.96 = 10,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,513.64/20,021.96 = 10,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,513.64x = 20,021.96 × 10,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,513.64x = 210,751,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,751,150.96/14,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,520.90

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