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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.81, 20,029.59 and 10,041.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.81, 20,029.59 and 10,041.78 is: 13,846.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.81 : 20,029.59 = 10,041.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.81/20,029.59 = 10,041.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.81x = 20,029.59 × 10,041.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.81x = 201,132,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,132,631.77/14,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,846.57

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