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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,706.52, 20,579.22 and 13,080.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,706.52, 20,579.22 and 13,080.12 is: 19,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,706.52 : 20,579.22 = 13,080.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,706.52/20,579.22 = 13,080.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,706.52x = 20,579.22 × 13,080.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,706.52x = 269,178,667.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,178,667.11/13,706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.73

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