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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.40, 20,213.10 and 12,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.40, 20,213.10 and 12,870.60 is: 19,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.40 : 20,213.10 = 12,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.40/20,213.10 = 12,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.40x = 20,213.10 × 12,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.40x = 260,154,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,154,724.86/13,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,305.90

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