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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,340.40, 20,010.60 and 13,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,340.40, 20,010.60 and 13,081.20 is: 19,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340.40 : 20,010.60 = 13,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340.40/20,010.60 = 13,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340.40x = 20,010.60 × 13,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340.40x = 261,762,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,762,660.72/13,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.80

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