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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,435.80, 20,153.70 and 12,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,435.80, 20,153.70 and 12,226.20 is: 18,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,435.80 : 20,153.70 = 12,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,435.80/20,153.70 = 12,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,435.80x = 20,153.70 × 12,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,435.80x = 246,403,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,403,166.94/13,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,339.30

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