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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.80, 19,862.70 and 10,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.80, 19,862.70 and 10,131.40 is: 15,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.80 : 19,862.70 = 10,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.80/19,862.70 = 10,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.80x = 19,862.70 × 10,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.80x = 201,236,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,236,958.78/13,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,197.10

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