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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,805.68, 20,437.80 and 10,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,805.68, 20,437.80 and 10,094.72 is: 13,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,805.68 : 20,437.80 = 10,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,805.68/20,437.80 = 10,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,805.68x = 20,437.80 × 10,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,805.68x = 206,313,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,313,868.42/14,805.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.78

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