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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,340.60, 20,010.90 and 8,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,340.60, 20,010.90 and 8,415.80 is: 12,623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340.60 : 20,010.90 = 8,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340.60/20,010.90 = 8,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340.60x = 20,010.90 × 8,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340.60x = 168,407,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,407,732.22/13,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.70

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