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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.49, 20,328.48 and 10,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.49, 20,328.48 and 10,013.64 is: 13,822.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.49 : 20,328.48 = 10,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.49/20,328.48 = 10,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.49x = 20,328.48 × 10,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.49x = 203,562,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,562,080.47/14,726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.85

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