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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,379.40, 20,112.30 and 12,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,379.40, 20,112.30 and 12,342.60 is: 18,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,379.40 : 20,112.30 = 12,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,379.40/20,112.30 = 12,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,379.40x = 20,112.30 × 12,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,379.40x = 248,238,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,238,073.98/13,379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.75

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