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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.74, 20,159.73 and 10,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.74, 20,159.73 and 10,316.94 is: 15,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.74 : 20,159.73 = 10,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.74/20,159.73 = 10,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.74x = 20,159.73 × 10,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.74x = 207,986,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,986,724.83/13,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,469.75

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