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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.74, 20,066.52 and 10,458.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.74, 20,066.52 and 10,458.50 is: 15,687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.74 : 20,066.52 = 10,458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.74/20,066.52 = 10,458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.74x = 20,066.52 × 10,458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.74x = 209,865,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,865,699.42/13,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.68

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