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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,853.52, 20,747.10 and 10,095.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,853.52, 20,747.10 and 10,095.23 is: 15,118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,853.52 : 20,747.10 = 10,095.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,853.52/20,747.10 = 10,095.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,853.52x = 20,747.10 × 10,095.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,853.52x = 209,446,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,446,642.60/13,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.66

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