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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,415.72, 20,244.22 and 12,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,415.72, 20,244.22 and 12,952.40 is: 19,545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,415.72 : 20,244.22 = 12,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,415.72/20,244.22 = 12,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,415.72x = 20,244.22 × 12,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,415.72x = 262,211,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,211,235.13/13,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.07

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