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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.41, 20,016.61 and 12,532.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.41, 20,016.61 and 12,532.50 is: 18,798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.41 : 20,016.61 = 12,532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.41/20,016.61 = 12,532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.41x = 20,016.61 × 12,532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.41x = 250,858,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,858,133.49/13,344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,798.74

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