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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,334.70, 20,002.05 and 13,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,334.70, 20,002.05 and 13,140.30 is: 19,710.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,334.70 : 20,002.05 = 13,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,334.70/20,002.05 = 13,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,334.70x = 20,002.05 × 13,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,334.70x = 262,832,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,832,937.62/13,334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.45

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