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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,510.60, 20,265.90 and 7,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,510.60, 20,265.90 and 7,268.20 is: 10,902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,510.60 : 20,265.90 = 7,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,510.60/20,265.90 = 7,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,510.60x = 20,265.90 × 7,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,510.60x = 147,296,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,296,614.38/13,510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.30

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