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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,380.91, 20,057.70 and 8,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,380.91, 20,057.70 and 8,710.30 is: 13,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,380.91 : 20,057.70 = 8,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,380.91/20,057.70 = 8,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,380.91x = 20,057.70 × 8,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,380.91x = 174,708,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,708,617.55/13,380.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,056.55

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