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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,898.04, 20,828.98 and 10,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,898.04, 20,828.98 and 10,599 is: 15,884.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,898.04 : 20,828.98 = 10,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,898.04/20,828.98 = 10,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,898.04x = 20,828.98 × 10,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,898.04x = 220,766,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,766,359.02/13,898.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,884.71

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