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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.92, 20,544.83 and 10,598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.92, 20,544.83 and 10,598.55 is: 15,881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.92 : 20,544.83 = 10,598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.92/20,544.83 = 10,598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.92x = 20,544.83 × 10,598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.92x = 217,745,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,745,355.00/13,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,881.17

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