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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.42, 20,021.10 and 12,535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.42, 20,021.10 and 12,535.50 is: 18,803.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.42 : 20,021.10 = 12,535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.42/20,021.10 = 12,535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.42x = 20,021.10 × 12,535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.42x = 250,974,499.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,974,499.05/13,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.22

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