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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,528.52, 20,033.34 and 10,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,528.52, 20,033.34 and 10,044.48 is: 13,850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528.52 : 20,033.34 = 10,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528.52/20,033.34 = 10,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528.52x = 20,033.34 × 10,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528.52x = 201,224,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,224,482.96/14,528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.31

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