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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,833.51, 20,730.83 and 10,373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,833.51, 20,730.83 and 10,373.19 is: 15,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,833.51 : 20,730.83 = 10,373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,833.51/20,730.83 = 10,373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,833.51x = 20,730.83 × 10,373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,833.51x = 215,044,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,044,786.58/13,833.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545.21

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