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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,762.40, 20,611.20 and 13,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,762.40, 20,611.20 and 13,762.40 is: 20,611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,762.40 : 20,611.20 = 13,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,762.40/20,611.20 = 13,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,762.40x = 20,611.20 × 13,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,762.40x = 283,659,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,659,578.88/13,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,611.20

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