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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,598.72, 20,358.46 and 10,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,598.72, 20,358.46 and 10,104.22 is: 15,126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,598.72 : 20,358.46 = 10,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,598.72/20,358.46 = 10,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,598.72x = 20,358.46 × 10,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,598.72x = 205,706,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,706,367.94/13,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.89

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