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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,844.58, 20,739.33 and 10,713.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,844.58, 20,739.33 and 10,713.66 is: 16,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,844.58 : 20,739.33 = 10,713.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,844.58/20,739.33 = 10,713.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,844.58x = 20,739.33 × 10,713.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,844.58x = 222,194,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,194,130.25/13,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,049.18

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