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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,848.54, 20,744.97 and 10,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,848.54, 20,744.97 and 10,158.30 is: 15,217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,848.54 : 20,744.97 = 10,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,848.54/20,744.97 = 10,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,848.54x = 20,744.97 × 10,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,848.54x = 210,733,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,733,628.75/13,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.03

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