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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,622.72, 20,183.04 and 10,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,622.72, 20,183.04 and 10,034.88 is: 13,850.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622.72 : 20,183.04 = 10,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622.72/20,183.04 = 10,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622.72x = 20,183.04 × 10,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622.72x = 202,534,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,534,384.44/14,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.66

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