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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,436.80, 20,130.90 and 10,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,436.80, 20,130.90 and 10,958.20 is: 16,417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,436.80 : 20,130.90 = 10,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,436.80/20,130.90 = 10,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,436.80x = 20,130.90 × 10,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,436.80x = 220,598,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,598,428.38/13,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,417.48

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