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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,416.72, 20,245.73 and 12,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,416.72, 20,245.73 and 12,953.40 is: 19,546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,416.72 : 20,245.73 = 12,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,416.72/20,245.73 = 12,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,416.72x = 20,245.73 × 12,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,416.72x = 262,251,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,251,038.98/13,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.58

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