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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,343.70, 20,015.55 and 13,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,343.70, 20,015.55 and 13,149.30 is: 19,723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,343.70 : 20,015.55 = 13,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,343.70/20,015.55 = 13,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,343.70x = 20,015.55 × 13,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,343.70x = 263,190,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,190,471.62/13,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.95

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