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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,355.80, 20,033.70 and 10,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,355.80, 20,033.70 and 10,245.40 is: 15,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,355.80 : 20,033.70 = 10,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,355.80/20,033.70 = 10,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,355.80x = 20,033.70 × 10,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,355.80x = 205,253,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,253,269.98/13,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,368.10

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