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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,599.54, 20,359.22 and 13,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,599.54, 20,359.22 and 13,264.20 is: 19,857.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,599.54 : 20,359.22 = 13,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,599.54/20,359.22 = 13,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,599.54x = 20,359.22 × 13,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,599.54x = 270,048,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,048,699.60/13,599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,857.19

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