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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.01, 20,733.06 and 10,374.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.01, 20,733.06 and 10,374.69 is: 15,547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.01 : 20,733.06 = 10,374.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.01/20,733.06 = 10,374.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.01x = 20,733.06 × 10,374.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.01x = 215,099,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,099,070.25/13,835.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.45

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