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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,421.10, 20,131.65 and 10,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,421.10, 20,131.65 and 10,958.70 is: 16,438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,421.10 : 20,131.65 = 10,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,421.10/20,131.65 = 10,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,421.10x = 20,131.65 × 10,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,421.10x = 220,616,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,616,712.86/13,421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,438.05

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