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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,614.80, 20,383.80 and 13,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,614.80, 20,383.80 and 13,230.80 is: 19,808.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,614.80 : 20,383.80 = 13,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,614.80/20,383.80 = 13,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,614.80x = 20,383.80 × 13,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,614.80x = 269,693,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,693,981.04/13,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.88

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