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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,437.27, 20,078.51 and 10,257.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,437.27, 20,078.51 and 10,257.21 is: 15,326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437.27 : 20,078.51 = 10,257.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437.27/20,078.51 = 10,257.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437.27x = 20,078.51 × 10,257.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437.27x = 205,949,442.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,949,442.27/13,437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.73

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