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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,441.41, 20,161.80 and 13,035.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,441.41, 20,161.80 and 13,035.42 is: 19,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,441.41 : 20,161.80 = 13,035.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,441.41/20,161.80 = 13,035.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,441.41x = 20,161.80 × 13,035.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,441.41x = 262,817,530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,817,530.96/13,441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,552.82

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