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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,668.80, 20,503.17 and 10,553.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,668.80, 20,503.17 and 10,553.33 is: 15,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,668.80 : 20,503.17 = 10,553.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,668.80/20,503.17 = 10,553.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,668.80x = 20,503.17 × 10,553.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,668.80x = 216,376,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,376,616.54/13,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.97

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