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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,432.64, 20,155.52 and 12,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,432.64, 20,155.52 and 12,266.24 is: 18,405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,432.64 : 20,155.52 = 12,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,432.64/20,155.52 = 12,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,432.64x = 20,155.52 × 12,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,432.64x = 247,232,445.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,232,445.64/13,432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,405.35

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