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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320.60, 19,997.10 and 10,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,320.60, 19,997.10 and 10,007.70 is: 15,023.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,320.60 : 19,997.10 = 10,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,320.60/19,997.10 = 10,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,320.60x = 19,997.10 × 10,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,320.60x = 200,124,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,124,977.67/13,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.72

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