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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,517.76, 20,248.39 and 10,870.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,517.76, 20,248.39 and 10,870.95 is: 16,283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,517.76 : 20,248.39 = 10,870.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,517.76/20,248.39 = 10,870.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,517.76x = 20,248.39 × 10,870.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,517.76x = 220,119,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,119,235.27/13,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,283.71

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