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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,488.40, 20,232.60 and 13,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,488.40, 20,232.60 and 13,034.80 is: 19,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,488.40 : 20,232.60 = 13,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,488.40/20,232.60 = 13,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,488.40x = 20,232.60 × 13,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,488.40x = 263,727,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,727,894.48/13,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,552.20

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