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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.92, 20,235.78 and 10,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.92, 20,235.78 and 10,179.24 is: 14,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.92 : 20,235.78 = 10,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.92/20,235.78 = 10,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.92x = 20,235.78 × 10,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.92x = 205,984,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,984,861.21/14,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,053.76

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