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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,406.60, 20,109.90 and 13,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,406.60, 20,109.90 and 13,320.20 is: 19,980.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,406.60 : 20,109.90 = 13,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,406.60/20,109.90 = 13,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,406.60x = 20,109.90 × 13,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,406.60x = 267,867,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,867,889.98/13,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,980.30

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