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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,480.24, 20,114.91 and 12,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,480.24, 20,114.91 and 12,079.30 is: 18,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,480.24 : 20,114.91 = 12,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,480.24/20,114.91 = 12,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,480.24x = 20,114.91 × 12,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,480.24x = 242,973,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,973,871.39/13,480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.45

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