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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.56, 20,546.40 and 10,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.56, 20,546.40 and 10,021.28 is: 15,017.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.56 : 20,546.40 = 10,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.56/20,546.40 = 10,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.56x = 20,546.40 × 10,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.56x = 205,901,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,901,227.39/13,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.71

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