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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,593.80, 20,352.30 and 13,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,593.80, 20,352.30 and 13,209.80 is: 19,777.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,593.80 : 20,352.30 = 13,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,593.80/20,352.30 = 13,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,593.80x = 20,352.30 × 13,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,593.80x = 268,849,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,849,812.54/13,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.38

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