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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,459.64, 20,103.31 and 12,191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,459.64, 20,103.31 and 12,191.30 is: 18,208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,459.64 : 20,103.31 = 12,191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,459.64/20,103.31 = 12,191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,459.64x = 20,103.31 × 12,191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,459.64x = 245,085,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,085,483.20/13,459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,208.92

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