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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,523.40, 20,285.10 and 12,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,523.40, 20,285.10 and 12,794.40 is: 19,191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,523.40 : 20,285.10 = 12,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,523.40/20,285.10 = 12,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,523.40x = 20,285.10 × 12,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,523.40x = 259,535,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,535,683.44/13,523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,191.60

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