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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.52, 20,491.45 and 10,009.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.52, 20,491.45 and 10,009.71 is: 13,813.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.52 : 20,491.45 = 10,009.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.52/20,491.45 = 10,009.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.52x = 20,491.45 × 10,009.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.52x = 205,113,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,113,446.96/14,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.73

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