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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,728.60, 20,309.34 and 10,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,728.60, 20,309.34 and 10,004.68 is: 13,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,728.60 : 20,309.34 = 10,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,728.60/20,309.34 = 10,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,728.60x = 20,309.34 × 10,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,728.60x = 203,188,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,188,447.71/14,728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.50

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