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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,971.41, 20,970.88 and 10,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,971.41, 20,970.88 and 10,263.23 is: 15,404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,971.41 : 20,970.88 = 10,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,971.41/20,970.88 = 10,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,971.41x = 20,970.88 × 10,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,971.41x = 215,228,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,228,834.23/13,971.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,404.95

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