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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,776.84, 20,395.38 and 10,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,776.84, 20,395.38 and 10,063 is: 13,889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,776.84 : 20,395.38 = 10,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,776.84/20,395.38 = 10,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,776.84x = 20,395.38 × 10,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,776.84x = 205,238,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,238,708.94/14,776.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,889.22

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