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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,336.20, 20,004.30 and 12,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,336.20, 20,004.30 and 12,169.80 is: 18,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,336.20 : 20,004.30 = 12,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,336.20/20,004.30 = 12,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,336.20x = 20,004.30 × 12,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,336.20x = 243,448,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,448,330.14/13,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,254.70

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