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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.60, 20,220.18 and 13,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.60, 20,220.18 and 13,477.60 is: 20,220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.60 : 20,220.18 = 13,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.60/20,220.18 = 13,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.60x = 20,220.18 × 13,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.60x = 272,519,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,519,497.97/13,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.18

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