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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,545.60, 20,318.40 and 10,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,545.60, 20,318.40 and 10,089.60 is: 15,134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,545.60 : 20,318.40 = 10,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,545.60/20,318.40 = 10,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,545.60x = 20,318.40 × 10,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,545.60x = 205,004,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,004,528.64/13,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.40

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