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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,537.40, 20,306.10 and 12,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,537.40, 20,306.10 and 12,954.20 is: 19,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,537.40 : 20,306.10 = 12,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,537.40/20,306.10 = 12,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,537.40x = 20,306.10 × 12,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,537.40x = 263,049,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,049,280.62/13,537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.30

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