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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,499.70, 20,213.10 and 13,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,499.70, 20,213.10 and 13,499.70 is: 20,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,499.70 : 20,213.10 = 13,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,499.70/20,213.10 = 13,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,499.70x = 20,213.10 × 13,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,499.70x = 272,870,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,870,786.07/13,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.10

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