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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,383.40, 20,123.70 and 13,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,383.40, 20,123.70 and 13,091.80 is: 19,685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,383.40 : 20,123.70 = 13,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,383.40/20,123.70 = 13,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,383.40x = 20,123.70 × 13,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,383.40x = 263,455,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,455,455.66/13,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.24

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