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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,535.80, 20,303.70 and 10,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,535.80, 20,303.70 and 10,255.30 is: 15,382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,535.80 : 20,303.70 = 10,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,535.80/20,303.70 = 10,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,535.80x = 20,303.70 × 10,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,535.80x = 208,220,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,220,534.61/13,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.95

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