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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,484.20, 20,231.10 and 13,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,484.20, 20,231.10 and 13,004.20 is: 19,510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,484.20 : 20,231.10 = 13,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,484.20/20,231.10 = 13,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,484.20x = 20,231.10 × 13,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,484.20x = 263,089,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,089,270.62/13,484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.93

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