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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,337.10, 20,005.65 and 12,768.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,337.10, 20,005.65 and 12,768.30 is: 19,152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,337.10 : 20,005.65 = 12,768.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,337.10/20,005.65 = 12,768.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,337.10x = 20,005.65 × 12,768.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,337.10x = 255,438,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,438,140.90/13,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,152.45

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