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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.60, 20,138.40 and 13,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.60, 20,138.40 and 13,231.20 is: 19,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.60 : 20,138.40 = 13,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.60/20,138.40 = 13,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.60x = 20,138.40 × 13,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.60x = 266,455,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,455,198.08/13,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,846.80

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