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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.29, 20,114.82 and 10,091.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.29, 20,114.82 and 10,091.43 is: 13,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.29 : 20,114.82 = 10,091.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.29/20,114.82 = 10,091.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.29x = 20,114.82 × 10,091.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.29x = 202,987,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,987,297.99/14,569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.55

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