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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.64, 20,073.42 and 10,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.64, 20,073.42 and 10,023.12 is: 13,825.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.64 : 20,073.42 = 10,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.64/20,073.42 = 10,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.64x = 20,073.42 × 10,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.64x = 201,198,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,198,297.47/14,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.55

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