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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,205.40, 19,784.10 and 10,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,205.40, 19,784.10 and 10,450.20 is: 15,656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,205.40 : 19,784.10 = 10,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,205.40/19,784.10 = 10,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,205.40x = 19,784.10 × 10,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,205.40x = 206,747,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,747,801.82/13,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,656.31

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