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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.60, 20,307.96 and 10,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.60, 20,307.96 and 10,003.68 is: 13,794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.60 : 20,307.96 = 10,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.60/20,307.96 = 10,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.60x = 20,307.96 × 10,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.60x = 203,154,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,154,333.29/14,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.12

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