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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.60, 20,168.40 and 12,133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.60, 20,168.40 and 12,133.40 is: 18,200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.60 : 20,168.40 = 12,133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.60/20,168.40 = 12,133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.60x = 20,168.40 × 12,133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.60x = 244,711,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,711,264.56/13,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.10

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