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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,566.57, 20,324.34 and 10,635.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,566.57, 20,324.34 and 10,635.99 is: 15,933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,566.57 : 20,324.34 = 10,635.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,566.57/20,324.34 = 10,635.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,566.57x = 20,324.34 × 10,635.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,566.57x = 216,169,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,169,477.00/13,566.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.98

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