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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.39, 20,463.17 and 10,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.39, 20,463.17 and 10,039.59 is: 13,853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.39 : 20,463.17 = 10,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.39/20,463.17 = 10,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.39x = 20,463.17 × 10,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.39x = 205,441,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,441,786.70/14,829.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.69

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