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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.92, 20,227.02 and 10,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.92, 20,227.02 and 10,183.16 is: 14,056.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.92 : 20,227.02 = 10,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.92/20,227.02 = 10,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.92x = 20,227.02 × 10,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.92x = 205,974,980.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,974,980.98/14,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.92

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