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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,487.60, 20,231.40 and 10,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,487.60, 20,231.40 and 10,161.20 is: 15,241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,487.60 : 20,231.40 = 10,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,487.60/20,231.40 = 10,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,487.60x = 20,231.40 × 10,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,487.60x = 205,575,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,575,301.68/13,487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.80

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