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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.71, 20,517.10 and 10,093.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.71, 20,517.10 and 10,093.35 is: 13,926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.71 : 20,517.10 = 10,093.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.71/20,517.10 = 10,093.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.71x = 20,517.10 × 10,093.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.71x = 207,086,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,086,246.05/14,869.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.72

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