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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,676.20, 20,514.30 and 10,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,676.20, 20,514.30 and 10,220.20 is: 15,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,676.20 : 20,514.30 = 10,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,676.20/20,514.30 = 10,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,676.20x = 20,514.30 × 10,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,676.20x = 209,660,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,660,248.86/13,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.30

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