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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,557.76, 20,309.28 and 10,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,557.76, 20,309.28 and 10,622.08 is: 15,911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,557.76 : 20,309.28 = 10,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,557.76/20,309.28 = 10,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,557.76x = 20,309.28 × 10,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,557.76x = 215,726,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,726,796.90/13,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,911.68

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