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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.20, 20,934.06 and 10,454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.20, 20,934.06 and 10,454.68 is: 15,649.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.20 : 20,934.06 = 10,454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.20/20,934.06 = 10,454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.20x = 20,934.06 × 10,454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.20x = 218,858,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,858,898.40/13,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.32

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