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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,551.56, 20,327.23 and 10,592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,551.56, 20,327.23 and 10,592.50 is: 15,888.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,551.56 : 20,327.23 = 10,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,551.56/20,327.23 = 10,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,551.56x = 20,327.23 × 10,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,551.56x = 215,316,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,316,055.66/13,551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,888.65

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