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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,361.40, 20,042.10 and 12,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,361.40, 20,042.10 and 12,486.60 is: 18,729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,361.40 : 20,042.10 = 12,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,361.40/20,042.10 = 12,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,361.40x = 20,042.10 × 12,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,361.40x = 250,257,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,257,685.86/13,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.90

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