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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.24, 20,674.02 and 10,271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.24, 20,674.02 and 10,271.08 is: 14,160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.24 : 20,674.02 = 10,271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.24/20,674.02 = 10,271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.24x = 20,674.02 × 10,271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.24x = 212,344,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,344,513.34/14,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.79

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