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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.89, 20,690.46 and 10,207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.89, 20,690.46 and 10,207.17 is: 14,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.89 : 20,690.46 = 10,207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.89/20,690.46 = 10,207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.89x = 20,690.46 × 10,207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.89x = 211,191,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,191,042.60/14,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.26

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