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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,914.50, 20,834.08 and 10,188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,914.50, 20,834.08 and 10,188.50 is: 15,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,914.50 : 20,834.08 = 10,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,914.50/20,834.08 = 10,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,914.50x = 20,834.08 × 10,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,914.50x = 212,267,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,267,894.44/13,914.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.16

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