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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.80, 20,130.30 and 13,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.80, 20,130.30 and 13,061.80 is: 19,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.80 : 20,130.30 = 13,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.80/20,130.30 = 13,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.80x = 20,130.30 × 13,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.80x = 262,937,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,937,952.54/13,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.40

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