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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.56, 20,545.68 and 10,182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.56, 20,545.68 and 10,182.64 is: 14,034.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.56 : 20,545.68 = 10,182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.56/20,545.68 = 10,182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.56x = 20,545.68 × 10,182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.56x = 209,209,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,209,263.00/14,906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.71

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