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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,365.20, 20,047.80 and 10,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,365.20, 20,047.80 and 10,060.40 is: 15,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,365.20 : 20,047.80 = 10,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,365.20/20,047.80 = 10,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,365.20x = 20,047.80 × 10,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,365.20x = 201,688,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,688,887.12/13,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.60

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