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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.40, 20,384.70 and 13,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.40, 20,384.70 and 13,611.40 is: 20,384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.40 : 20,384.70 = 13,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.40/20,384.70 = 13,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.40x = 20,384.70 × 13,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.40x = 277,464,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,464,305.58/13,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.70

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