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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.80, 20,012.40 and 8,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.80, 20,012.40 and 8,695.20 is: 13,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.80 : 20,012.40 = 8,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.80/20,012.40 = 8,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.80x = 20,012.40 × 8,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.80x = 174,011,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,011,820.48/13,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.06

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