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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.20, 20,212.80 and 10,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.20, 20,212.80 and 10,361.20 is: 15,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.20 : 20,212.80 = 10,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.20/20,212.80 = 10,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.20x = 20,212.80 × 10,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.20x = 209,428,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,428,863.36/13,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.80

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