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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.80, 19,988.70 and 10,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.80, 19,988.70 and 10,215.40 is: 15,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.80 : 19,988.70 = 10,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.80/19,988.70 = 10,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.80x = 19,988.70 × 10,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.80x = 204,192,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,192,565.98/13,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,323.10

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