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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,939.68, 20,908.74 and 10,195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,939.68, 20,908.74 and 10,195.30 is: 15,292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,939.68 : 20,908.74 = 10,195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,939.68/20,908.74 = 10,195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,939.68x = 20,908.74 × 10,195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,939.68x = 213,170,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,170,876.92/13,939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.38

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