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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,423.10, 20,134.65 and 10,960.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,423.10, 20,134.65 and 10,960.70 is: 16,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,423.10 : 20,134.65 = 10,960.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,423.10/20,134.65 = 10,960.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,423.10x = 20,134.65 × 10,960.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,423.10x = 220,689,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,689,858.26/13,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,441.05

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