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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,511.36, 20,237.88 and 13,180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,511.36, 20,237.88 and 13,180.88 is: 19,742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,511.36 : 20,237.88 = 13,180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,511.36/20,237.88 = 13,180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,511.36x = 20,237.88 × 13,180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,511.36x = 266,753,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,753,067.73/13,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.87

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