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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,615.67, 20,404.35 and 10,829.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,615.67, 20,404.35 and 10,829.99 is: 16,229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,615.67 : 20,404.35 = 10,829.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,615.67/20,404.35 = 10,829.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,615.67x = 20,404.35 × 10,829.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,615.67x = 220,978,804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,978,804.43/13,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,229.75

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