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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.80, 30,385.20 and 13,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.80, 30,385.20 and 13,258.40 is: 19,887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.80 : 30,385.20 = 13,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.80/30,385.20 = 13,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.80x = 30,385.20 × 13,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.80x = 402,859,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,859,135.68/20,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.60

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