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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,430.88, 20,145.24 and 8,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,430.88, 20,145.24 and 8,486.10 is: 12,728.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430.88 : 20,145.24 = 8,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430.88/20,145.24 = 8,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430.88x = 20,145.24 × 8,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430.88x = 170,954,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,954,521.16/13,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.47

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