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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,440.02, 20,163.52 and 12,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,440.02, 20,163.52 and 12,595.86 is: 18,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,440.02 : 20,163.52 = 12,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,440.02/20,163.52 = 12,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,440.02x = 20,163.52 × 12,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,440.02x = 253,976,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,976,875.03/13,440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.06

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