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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,826.94, 20,750.72 and 10,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,826.94, 20,750.72 and 10,277.23 is: 15,423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,826.94 : 20,750.72 = 10,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,826.94/20,750.72 = 10,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,826.94x = 20,750.72 × 10,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,826.94x = 213,259,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,259,857.75/13,826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.51

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