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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.76, 20,041.32 and 12,548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.76, 20,041.32 and 12,548.96 is: 18,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.76 : 20,041.32 = 12,548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.76/20,041.32 = 12,548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.76x = 20,041.32 × 12,548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.76x = 251,497,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,497,723.03/13,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.61

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