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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.53, 20,299.02 and 10,894.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.53, 20,299.02 and 10,894.26 is: 15,029.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.53 : 20,299.02 = 10,894.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.53/20,299.02 = 10,894.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.53x = 20,299.02 × 10,894.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.53x = 221,142,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,142,801.63/14,713.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,029.89

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