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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,372.80, 20,066.88 and 10,442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,372.80, 20,066.88 and 10,442.88 is: 15,670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,372.80 : 20,066.88 = 10,442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,372.80/20,066.88 = 10,442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,372.80x = 20,066.88 × 10,442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,372.80x = 209,556,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,556,019.81/13,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,670.32

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