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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.08, 20,316.48 and 10,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.08, 20,316.48 and 10,254.08 is: 14,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.08 : 20,316.48 = 10,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.08/20,316.48 = 10,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.08x = 20,316.48 × 10,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.08x = 208,326,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,326,811.24/14,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.95

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