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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,465.40, 20,159.70 and 8,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,465.40, 20,159.70 and 8,281.40 is: 12,398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,465.40 : 20,159.70 = 8,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,465.40/20,159.70 = 8,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,465.40x = 20,159.70 × 8,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,465.40x = 166,950,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,950,539.58/13,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.48

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