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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,618.83, 20,183.21 and 10,141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,618.83, 20,183.21 and 10,141.02 is: 14,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,618.83 : 20,183.21 = 10,141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,618.83/20,183.21 = 10,141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,618.83x = 20,183.21 × 10,141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,618.83x = 204,678,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,678,235.36/14,618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,001.00

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