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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,383.72, 20,077.56 and 12,563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,383.72, 20,077.56 and 12,563.64 is: 18,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,383.72 : 20,077.56 = 12,563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,383.72/20,077.56 = 12,563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,383.72x = 20,077.56 × 12,563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,383.72x = 252,247,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,247,235.92/13,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.32

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