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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,415.31, 20,088.54 and 13,021.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,415.31, 20,088.54 and 13,021.29 is: 19,498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,415.31 : 20,088.54 = 13,021.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,415.31/20,088.54 = 13,021.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,415.31x = 20,088.54 × 13,021.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,415.31x = 261,578,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,578,705.02/13,415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,498.52

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