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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,203.39, 19,766.79 and 10,272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,203.39, 19,766.79 and 10,272.81 is: 15,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,203.39 : 19,766.79 = 10,272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,203.39/19,766.79 = 10,272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,203.39x = 19,766.79 × 10,272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,203.39x = 203,060,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,060,477.98/13,203.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,379.42

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