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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,424.70, 20,137.05 and 10,310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,424.70, 20,137.05 and 10,310.70 is: 15,466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,424.70 : 20,137.05 = 10,310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,424.70/20,137.05 = 10,310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,424.70x = 20,137.05 × 10,310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,424.70x = 207,627,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,627,081.44/13,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,466.05

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