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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,429.40, 20,105.70 and 8,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,429.40, 20,105.70 and 8,245.40 is: 12,344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,429.40 : 20,105.70 = 8,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,429.40/20,105.70 = 8,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,429.40x = 20,105.70 × 8,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,429.40x = 165,779,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,779,538.78/13,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.52

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