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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,837.06, 20,769.72 and 10,128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,837.06, 20,769.72 and 10,128.27 is: 15,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,837.06 : 20,769.72 = 10,128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,837.06/20,769.72 = 10,128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,837.06x = 20,769.72 × 10,128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,837.06x = 210,361,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,361,371.89/13,837.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.75

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