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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.95, 20,877.78 and 10,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.95, 20,877.78 and 10,245 is: 15,330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.95 : 20,877.78 = 10,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.95/20,877.78 = 10,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.95x = 20,877.78 × 10,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.95x = 213,892,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,892,856.10/13,951.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.68

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