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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,368.70, 20,053.05 and 12,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,368.70, 20,053.05 and 12,858.40 is: 19,287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,368.70 : 20,053.05 = 12,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,368.70/20,053.05 = 12,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,368.70x = 20,053.05 × 12,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,368.70x = 257,850,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,850,138.12/13,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,287.60

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