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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,627.80, 20,441.70 and 10,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,627.80, 20,441.70 and 10,347.30 is: 15,520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,627.80 : 20,441.70 = 10,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,627.80/20,441.70 = 10,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,627.80x = 20,441.70 × 10,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,627.80x = 211,516,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,516,402.41/13,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,520.95

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