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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,577.80, 20,366.70 and 10,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,577.80, 20,366.70 and 10,297.30 is: 15,445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,577.80 : 20,366.70 = 10,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,577.80/20,366.70 = 10,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,577.80x = 20,366.70 × 10,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,577.80x = 209,722,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,722,019.91/13,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,445.95

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