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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,970.75, 20,905.90 and 10,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,970.75, 20,905.90 and 10,263.78 is: 15,358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,970.75 : 20,905.90 = 10,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,970.75/20,905.90 = 10,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,970.75x = 20,905.90 × 10,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,970.75x = 214,573,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,573,532.64/13,970.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,358.78

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