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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,528.97, 20,021.99 and 10,329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,528.97, 20,021.99 and 10,329.93 is: 14,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528.97 : 20,021.99 = 10,329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528.97/20,021.99 = 10,329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528.97x = 20,021.99 × 10,329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528.97x = 206,825,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,825,703.51/14,528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,235.40

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