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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.84, 20,114.61 and 12,635.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.84, 20,114.61 and 12,635.18 is: 18,930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.84 : 20,114.61 = 12,635.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.84/20,114.61 = 12,635.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.84x = 20,114.61 × 12,635.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.84x = 254,151,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,151,717.98/13,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.04

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