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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.34, 20,397.45 and 10,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.34, 20,397.45 and 10,064.50 is: 13,891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.34 : 20,397.45 = 10,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.34/20,397.45 = 10,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.34x = 20,397.45 × 10,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.34x = 205,290,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,290,135.53/14,778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.29

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