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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.40, 20,138.10 and 8,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.40, 20,138.10 and 8,234.20 is: 12,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.40 : 20,138.10 = 8,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.40/20,138.10 = 8,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.40x = 20,138.10 × 8,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.40x = 165,821,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,821,143.02/13,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.30

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