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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.32, 20,301.06 and 10,893.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.32, 20,301.06 and 10,893.16 is: 15,013.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.32 : 20,301.06 = 10,893.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.32/20,301.06 = 10,893.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.32x = 20,301.06 × 10,893.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.32x = 221,142,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,142,694.75/14,729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.77

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