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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.69, 20,934.45 and 10,253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.69, 20,934.45 and 10,253.49 is: 15,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.69 : 20,934.45 = 10,253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.69/20,934.45 = 10,253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.69x = 20,934.45 × 10,253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.69x = 214,651,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,651,173.73/13,968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.59

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