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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,609.80, 20,414.70 and 13,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,609.80, 20,414.70 and 13,285.80 is: 19,928.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,609.80 : 20,414.70 = 13,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,609.80/20,414.70 = 13,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,609.80x = 20,414.70 × 13,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,609.80x = 271,225,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,225,621.26/13,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,928.70

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