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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,470.79, 20,109.92 and 12,581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,470.79, 20,109.92 and 12,581.41 is: 18,782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,470.79 : 20,109.92 = 12,581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,470.79/20,109.92 = 12,581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,470.79x = 20,109.92 × 12,581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,470.79x = 253,011,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,011,148.59/13,470.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,782.21

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