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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.74, 20,516.64 and 10,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.74, 20,516.64 and 10,092.96 is: 13,923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.74 : 20,516.64 = 10,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.74/20,516.64 = 10,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.74x = 20,516.64 × 10,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.74x = 207,073,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,073,626.85/14,872.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.03

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