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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,405.80, 20,108.70 and 9,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,405.80, 20,108.70 and 9,700.20 is: 14,550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,405.80 : 20,108.70 = 9,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,405.80/20,108.70 = 9,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,405.80x = 20,108.70 × 9,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,405.80x = 195,058,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,058,411.74/13,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.30

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