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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,741.47, 20,580.12 and 10,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,741.47, 20,580.12 and 10,034.51 is: 15,028.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,741.47 : 20,580.12 = 10,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,741.47/20,580.12 = 10,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,741.47x = 20,580.12 × 10,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,741.47x = 206,511,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,511,317.04/13,741.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.33

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