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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.56, 20,544.30 and 10,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.56, 20,544.30 and 10,181.64 is: 14,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.56 : 20,544.30 = 10,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.56/20,544.30 = 10,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.56x = 20,544.30 × 10,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.56x = 209,174,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,174,666.65/14,905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.33

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