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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,443.88, 20,150.88 and 10,146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,443.88, 20,150.88 and 10,146.28 is: 15,208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,443.88 : 20,150.88 = 10,146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,443.88/20,150.88 = 10,146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,443.88x = 20,150.88 × 10,146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,443.88x = 204,456,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,456,470.73/13,443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.14

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