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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.74, 20,553.93 and 10,119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.74, 20,553.93 and 10,119.93 is: 13,960.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.74 : 20,553.93 = 10,119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.74/20,553.93 = 10,119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.74x = 20,553.93 × 10,119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.74x = 208,004,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,004,332.82/14,899.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.27

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