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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.24, 20,329.52 and 10,014.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.24, 20,329.52 and 10,014.39 is: 13,823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.24 : 20,329.52 = 10,014.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.24/20,329.52 = 10,014.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.24x = 20,329.52 × 10,014.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.24x = 203,587,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,587,691.72/14,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.89

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