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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,976.76, 20,914.89 and 10,269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,976.76, 20,914.89 and 10,269.78 is: 15,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,976.76 : 20,914.89 = 10,269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,976.76/20,914.89 = 10,269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,976.76x = 20,914.89 × 10,269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,976.76x = 214,791,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,791,319.02/13,976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,367.75

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