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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.73, 20,244.23 and 10,854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.73, 20,244.23 and 10,854.51 is: 14,975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.73 : 20,244.23 = 10,854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.73/20,244.23 = 10,854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.73x = 20,244.23 × 10,854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.73x = 219,741,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,741,142.70/14,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,975.14

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