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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,457.76, 20,215.52 and 13,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,457.76, 20,215.52 and 13,014.96 is: 19,550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,457.76 : 20,215.52 = 13,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,457.76/20,215.52 = 13,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,457.76x = 20,215.52 × 13,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,457.76x = 263,104,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,104,184.18/13,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.37

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