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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,213.36, 30,354.12 and 13,205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,213.36, 30,354.12 and 13,205.36 is: 19,830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,213.36 : 30,354.12 = 13,205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,213.36/30,354.12 = 13,205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,213.36x = 30,354.12 × 13,205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,213.36x = 400,837,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,837,082.08/20,213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.30

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