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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.15, 20,968.14 and 10,292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.15, 20,968.14 and 10,292.70 is: 15,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.15 : 20,968.14 = 10,292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.15/20,968.14 = 10,292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.15x = 20,968.14 × 10,292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.15x = 215,818,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,818,774.58/13,974.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.14

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