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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,736.96, 20,573.39 and 10,029.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,736.96, 20,573.39 and 10,029.99 is: 15,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,736.96 : 20,573.39 = 10,029.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,736.96/20,573.39 = 10,029.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,736.96x = 20,573.39 × 10,029.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,736.96x = 206,350,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,350,998.19/13,736.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.59

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