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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,419.37, 20,087.25 and 12,010.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,419.37, 20,087.25 and 12,010.87 is: 17,978.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,419.37 : 20,087.25 = 12,010.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,419.37/20,087.25 = 12,010.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,419.37x = 20,087.25 × 12,010.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,419.37x = 241,265,348.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,265,348.41/13,419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.89

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