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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,466.40, 20,199.60 and 12,213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,466.40, 20,199.60 and 12,213.60 is: 18,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,466.40 : 20,199.60 = 12,213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,466.40/20,199.60 = 12,213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,466.40x = 20,199.60 × 12,213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,466.40x = 246,709,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,709,834.56/13,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.40

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