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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,480.70, 20,189.86 and 13,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,480.70, 20,189.86 and 13,013.60 is: 19,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,480.70 : 20,189.86 = 13,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,480.70/20,189.86 = 13,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,480.70x = 20,189.86 × 13,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,480.70x = 262,742,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,742,628.61/13,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,490.29

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