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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,447.70, 20,171.55 and 10,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,447.70, 20,171.55 and 10,333.70 is: 15,500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,447.70 : 20,171.55 = 10,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,447.70/20,171.55 = 10,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,447.70x = 20,171.55 × 10,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,447.70x = 208,446,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,446,746.24/13,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.55

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