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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,381.24, 20,080.40 and 9,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,381.24, 20,080.40 and 9,430.08 is: 14,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,381.24 : 20,080.40 = 9,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,381.24/20,080.40 = 9,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,381.24x = 20,080.40 × 9,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,381.24x = 189,359,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,359,778.43/13,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.14

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