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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.16, 20,312.82 and 10,241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.16, 20,312.82 and 10,241.11 is: 14,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.16 : 20,312.82 = 10,241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.16/20,312.82 = 10,241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.16x = 20,312.82 × 10,241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.16x = 208,025,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,025,824.03/14,725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.24

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