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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,418.60, 20,127.90 and 13,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,418.60, 20,127.90 and 13,224.20 is: 19,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,418.60 : 20,127.90 = 13,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,418.60/20,127.90 = 13,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,418.60x = 20,127.90 × 13,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,418.60x = 266,175,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,175,375.18/13,418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,836.30

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