Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,761.20, 20,641.80 and 13,060
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,761.20, 20,641.80 and 13,060 is: 19,590
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,761.20 : 20,641.80 = 13,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,761.20/20,641.80 = 13,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,761.20x = 20,641.80 × 13,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,761.20x = 269,581,908 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,581,908/13,761.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,590
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