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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.60, 20,168.40 and 10,165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.60, 20,168.40 and 10,165.10 is: 15,247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.60 : 20,168.40 = 10,165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.60/20,168.40 = 10,165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.60x = 20,168.40 × 10,165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.60x = 205,013,802.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,013,802.84/13,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,247.65

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