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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.24, 20,675.40 and 10,272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.24, 20,675.40 and 10,272.08 is: 14,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.24 : 20,675.40 = 10,272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.24/20,675.40 = 10,272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.24x = 20,675.40 × 10,272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.24x = 212,379,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,379,362.83/14,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.17

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