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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,756.96, 20,637.06 and 10,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,756.96, 20,637.06 and 10,316.08 is: 15,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,756.96 : 20,637.06 = 10,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,756.96/20,637.06 = 10,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,756.96x = 20,637.06 × 10,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,756.96x = 212,893,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,893,561.92/13,756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.33

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