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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,341.80, 20,027.10 and 7,509.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,341.80, 20,027.10 and 7,509.80 is: 11,272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,341.80 : 20,027.10 = 7,509.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,341.80/20,027.10 = 7,509.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,341.80x = 20,027.10 × 7,509.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,341.80x = 150,399,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,399,515.58/13,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.81

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