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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,735.71, 20,581.83 and 10,438.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,735.71, 20,581.83 and 10,438.74 is: 15,641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,735.71 : 20,581.83 = 10,438.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,735.71/20,581.83 = 10,438.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,735.71x = 20,581.83 × 10,438.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,735.71x = 214,848,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,848,372.09/13,735.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,641.59

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