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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,469.20, 20,203.80 and 12,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,469.20, 20,203.80 and 12,497.20 is: 18,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,469.20 : 20,203.80 = 12,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,469.20/20,203.80 = 12,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,469.20x = 20,203.80 × 12,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,469.20x = 252,490,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,490,929.36/13,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,745.80

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