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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.26, 20,377.24 and 10,306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.26, 20,377.24 and 10,306.87 is: 14,199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.26 : 20,377.24 = 10,306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.26/20,377.24 = 10,306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.26x = 20,377.24 × 10,306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.26x = 210,025,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,025,563.64/14,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.30

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