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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,557.98, 20,259.26 and 10,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,557.98, 20,259.26 and 10,334.44 is: 15,442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,557.98 : 20,259.26 = 10,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,557.98/20,259.26 = 10,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,557.98x = 20,259.26 × 10,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,557.98x = 209,368,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,368,106.91/13,557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.43

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