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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,739.96, 20,577.88 and 10,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,739.96, 20,577.88 and 10,033 is: 15,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,739.96 : 20,577.88 = 10,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,739.96/20,577.88 = 10,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,739.96x = 20,577.88 × 10,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,739.96x = 206,457,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,457,870.04/13,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,026.09

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