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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.04, 20,929.80 and 10,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.04, 20,929.80 and 10,270.28 is: 15,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.04 : 20,929.80 = 10,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.04/20,929.80 = 10,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.04x = 20,929.80 × 10,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.04x = 214,954,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,954,906.34/13,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,391.26

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