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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,687.03, 20,452.28 and 10,287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,687.03, 20,452.28 and 10,287.73 is: 15,372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,687.03 : 20,452.28 = 10,287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,687.03/20,452.28 = 10,287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,687.03x = 20,452.28 × 10,287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,687.03x = 210,407,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,407,534.52/13,687.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.77

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