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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,740.83, 20,349.63 and 10,049.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,740.83, 20,349.63 and 10,049.73 is: 13,873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,740.83 : 20,349.63 = 10,049.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,740.83/20,349.63 = 10,049.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,740.83x = 20,349.63 × 10,049.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,740.83x = 204,508,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,508,287.10/14,740.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,873.59

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