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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.99, 20,092.95 and 10,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.99, 20,092.95 and 10,092.36 is: 13,921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.99 : 20,092.95 = 10,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.99/20,092.95 = 10,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.99x = 20,092.95 × 10,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.99x = 202,785,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,785,284.86/14,565.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.83

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