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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.40, 20,099.70 and 8,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.40, 20,099.70 and 8,241.40 is: 12,338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.40 : 20,099.70 = 8,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.40/20,099.70 = 8,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.40x = 20,099.70 × 8,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.40x = 165,649,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,649,667.58/13,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.53

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