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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,479.60, 20,219.40 and 12,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,479.60, 20,219.40 and 12,070.20 is: 18,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,479.60 : 20,219.40 = 12,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,479.60/20,219.40 = 12,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,479.60x = 20,219.40 × 12,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,479.60x = 244,052,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,052,201.88/13,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.30

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