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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,798.06, 20,633.51 and 10,246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,798.06, 20,633.51 and 10,246.89 is: 15,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,798.06 : 20,633.51 = 10,246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,798.06/20,633.51 = 10,246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,798.06x = 20,633.51 × 10,246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,798.06x = 211,429,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,429,152.88/13,798.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,323.11

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