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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,563.48, 20,352.18 and 10,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,563.48, 20,352.18 and 10,275.48 is: 15,418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,563.48 : 20,352.18 = 10,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,563.48/20,352.18 = 10,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,563.48x = 20,352.18 × 10,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,563.48x = 209,128,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,128,418.55/13,563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,418.49

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