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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,430.45, 20,047.08 and 12,440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,430.45, 20,047.08 and 12,440.83 is: 18,569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430.45 : 20,047.08 = 12,440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430.45/20,047.08 = 12,440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430.45x = 20,047.08 × 12,440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430.45x = 249,402,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,402,314.28/13,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,569.91

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