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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.28, 20,326.76 and 10,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.28, 20,326.76 and 10,251.26 is: 14,141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.28 : 20,326.76 = 10,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.28/20,326.76 = 10,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.28x = 20,326.76 × 10,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.28x = 208,374,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,374,901.72/14,735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.22

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