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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,460.70, 20,158.92 and 10,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,460.70, 20,158.92 and 10,668.90 is: 15,977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,460.70 : 20,158.92 = 10,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,460.70/20,158.92 = 10,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,460.70x = 20,158.92 × 10,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,460.70x = 215,073,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,073,501.59/13,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.88

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