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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,431.70, 20,147.55 and 10,317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,431.70, 20,147.55 and 10,317.70 is: 15,476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,431.70 : 20,147.55 = 10,317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,431.70/20,147.55 = 10,317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,431.70x = 20,147.55 × 10,317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,431.70x = 207,876,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,876,376.64/13,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.55

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