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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.26, 20,558.76 and 10,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.26, 20,558.76 and 10,607.88 is: 15,895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.26 : 20,558.76 = 10,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.26/20,558.76 = 10,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.26x = 20,558.76 × 10,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.26x = 218,084,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,084,859.03/13,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,895.10

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