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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,458.40, 20,209.20 and 10,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,458.40, 20,209.20 and 10,175.20 is: 15,279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,458.40 : 20,209.20 = 10,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,458.40/20,209.20 = 10,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,458.40x = 20,209.20 × 10,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,458.40x = 205,632,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,632,651.84/13,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.13

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