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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,380.24, 20,070.27 and 10,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,380.24, 20,070.27 and 10,461 is: 15,691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,380.24 : 20,070.27 = 10,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,380.24/20,070.27 = 10,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,380.24x = 20,070.27 × 10,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,380.24x = 209,955,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,955,094.47/13,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,691.43

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