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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,811.40, 20,717.10 and 12,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,811.40, 20,717.10 and 12,742.20 is: 19,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,811.40 : 20,717.10 = 12,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,811.40/20,717.10 = 12,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,811.40x = 20,717.10 × 12,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,811.40x = 263,981,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,981,431.62/13,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,113.30

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