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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,170.60, 19,727.10 and 10,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,170.60, 19,727.10 and 10,225.80 is: 15,316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,170.60 : 19,727.10 = 10,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,170.60/19,727.10 = 10,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,170.60x = 19,727.10 × 10,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,170.60x = 201,725,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,725,379.18/13,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.34

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