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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,356.62, 20,034.96 and 12,544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,356.62, 20,034.96 and 12,544.70 is: 18,817.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,356.62 : 20,034.96 = 12,544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,356.62/20,034.96 = 12,544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,356.62x = 20,034.96 × 12,544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,356.62x = 251,332,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,332,562.71/13,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.08

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