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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.49, 20,332.62 and 10,016.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.49, 20,332.62 and 10,016.64 is: 13,826.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.49 : 20,332.62 = 10,016.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.49/20,332.62 = 10,016.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.49x = 20,332.62 × 10,016.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.49x = 203,664,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,664,534.80/14,729.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,826.99

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