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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,446.40, 20,191.20 and 10,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,446.40, 20,191.20 and 10,163.20 is: 15,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,446.40 : 20,191.20 = 10,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,446.40/20,191.20 = 10,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,446.40x = 20,191.20 × 10,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,446.40x = 205,207,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,207,203.84/13,446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.13

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