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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.40, 20,010.30 and 11,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.40, 20,010.30 and 11,900.20 is: 17,824.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.40 : 20,010.30 = 11,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.40/20,010.30 = 11,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.40x = 20,010.30 × 11,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.40x = 238,126,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,126,572.06/13,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,824.65

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