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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,430.70, 20,047.46 and 12,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,430.70, 20,047.46 and 12,441.08 is: 18,570.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430.70 : 20,047.46 = 12,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430.70/20,047.46 = 12,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430.70x = 20,047.46 × 12,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430.70x = 249,411,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,411,991.45/13,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,570.30

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