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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.83, 20,002.38 and 12,010.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.83, 20,002.38 and 12,010.86 is: 18,096.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.83 : 20,002.38 = 12,010.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.83/20,002.38 = 12,010.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.83x = 20,002.38 × 12,010.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.83x = 240,245,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,245,725.79/13,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.48

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