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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.33, 20,469.92 and 10,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.33, 20,469.92 and 10,059.08 is: 13,879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.33 : 20,469.92 = 10,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.33/20,469.92 = 10,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.33x = 20,469.92 × 10,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.33x = 205,908,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,908,410.23/14,835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.60

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