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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,353.80, 20,030.70 and 12,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,353.80, 20,030.70 and 12,273.80 is: 18,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,353.80 : 20,030.70 = 12,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,353.80/20,030.70 = 12,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,353.80x = 20,030.70 × 12,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,353.80x = 245,852,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,852,805.66/13,353.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.70

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