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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.60, 20,166.90 and 12,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.60, 20,166.90 and 12,132.40 is: 18,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.60 : 20,166.90 = 12,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.60/20,166.90 = 12,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.60x = 20,166.90 × 12,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.60x = 244,672,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,672,897.56/13,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.60

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