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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,572.89, 20,099.64 and 10,104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,572.89, 20,099.64 and 10,104.12 is: 13,936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,572.89 : 20,099.64 = 10,104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,572.89/20,099.64 = 10,104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,572.89x = 20,099.64 × 10,104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,572.89x = 203,089,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,089,174.52/14,572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.09

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