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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,791.30, 20,686.95 and 9,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,791.30, 20,686.95 and 9,903.30 is: 14,854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,791.30 : 20,686.95 = 9,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,791.30/20,686.95 = 9,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,791.30x = 20,686.95 × 9,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,791.30x = 204,869,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,869,071.94/13,791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,854.95

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