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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,473.20, 20,209.80 and 10,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,473.20, 20,209.80 and 10,359.20 is: 15,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,473.20 : 20,209.80 = 10,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,473.20/20,209.80 = 10,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,473.20x = 20,209.80 × 10,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,473.20x = 209,357,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,357,360.16/13,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,538.80

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