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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,415.82, 20,033.40 and 10,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,415.82, 20,033.40 and 10,955.52 is: 16,359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,415.82 : 20,033.40 = 10,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,415.82/20,033.40 = 10,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,415.82x = 20,033.40 × 10,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,415.82x = 219,476,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,476,314.37/13,415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,359.52

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