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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.80, 20,117.40 and 10,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.80, 20,117.40 and 10,949.20 is: 16,403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.80 : 20,117.40 = 10,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.80/20,117.40 = 10,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.80x = 20,117.40 × 10,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.80x = 220,269,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,269,436.08/13,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,403.99

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