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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,747.58, 20,358.99 and 10,056.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,747.58, 20,358.99 and 10,056.51 is: 13,882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,747.58 : 20,358.99 = 10,056.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,747.58/20,358.99 = 10,056.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,747.58x = 20,358.99 × 10,056.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,747.58x = 204,740,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,740,386.52/14,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.98

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