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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.70, 20,213.55 and 12,309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.70, 20,213.55 and 12,309.30 is: 18,463.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.70 : 20,213.55 = 12,309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.70/20,213.55 = 12,309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.70x = 20,213.55 × 12,309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.70x = 248,814,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,814,651.02/13,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.95

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