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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,846.72, 20,498.88 and 10,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,846.72, 20,498.88 and 10,129.28 is: 13,985.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,846.72 : 20,498.88 = 10,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,846.72/20,498.88 = 10,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,846.72x = 20,498.88 × 10,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,846.72x = 207,638,895.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,638,895.21/14,846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.51

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