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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,665.60, 20,458.56 and 10,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,665.60, 20,458.56 and 10,392 is: 15,557.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,665.60 : 20,458.56 = 10,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,665.60/20,458.56 = 10,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,665.60x = 20,458.56 × 10,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,665.60x = 212,605,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,605,355.52/13,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.70

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