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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,432.08, 20,049.51 and 12,442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,432.08, 20,049.51 and 12,442.46 is: 18,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,432.08 : 20,049.51 = 12,442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,432.08/20,049.51 = 12,442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,432.08x = 20,049.51 × 12,442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,432.08x = 249,465,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,465,125.95/13,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.34

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