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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,418.10, 20,127.15 and 12,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,418.10, 20,127.15 and 12,849.30 is: 19,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,418.10 : 20,127.15 = 12,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,418.10/20,127.15 = 12,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,418.10x = 20,127.15 × 12,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,418.10x = 258,619,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,619,788.50/13,418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.95

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