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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,358.26, 20,037.57 and 12,546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,358.26, 20,037.57 and 12,546.46 is: 18,819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,358.26 : 20,037.57 = 12,546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,358.26/20,037.57 = 12,546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,358.26x = 20,037.57 × 12,546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,358.26x = 251,400,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,400,570.50/13,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.86

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