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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,451.40, 20,180.46 and 13,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,451.40, 20,180.46 and 13,228.16 is: 19,845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,451.40 : 20,180.46 = 13,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,451.40/20,180.46 = 13,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,451.40x = 20,180.46 × 13,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,451.40x = 266,950,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,950,353.75/13,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.54

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