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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.24, 20,974.44 and 10,279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.24, 20,974.44 and 10,279.64 is: 15,430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.24 : 20,974.44 = 10,279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.24/20,974.44 = 10,279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.24x = 20,974.44 × 10,279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.24x = 215,609,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,609,692.40/13,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,430.19

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