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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,555.80, 20,301.30 and 10,963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,555.80, 20,301.30 and 10,963.80 is: 16,419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,555.80 : 20,301.30 = 10,963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,555.80/20,301.30 = 10,963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,555.80x = 20,301.30 × 10,963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,555.80x = 222,579,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,579,392.94/13,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,419.50

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