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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,491.90, 20,199.33 and 10,722.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,491.90, 20,199.33 and 10,722.51 is: 16,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,491.90 : 20,199.33 = 10,722.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,491.90/20,199.33 = 10,722.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,491.90x = 20,199.33 × 10,722.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,491.90x = 216,587,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,587,517.92/13,491.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,053.15

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