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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,420.93, 20,033.27 and 12,445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,420.93, 20,033.27 and 12,445.15 is: 18,576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,420.93 : 20,033.27 = 12,445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,420.93/20,033.27 = 12,445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,420.93x = 20,033.27 × 12,445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,420.93x = 249,317,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,317,050.14/13,420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.73

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