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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,472.64, 20,196.54 and 12,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,472.64, 20,196.54 and 12,365.64 is: 18,537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,472.64 : 20,196.54 = 12,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,472.64/20,196.54 = 12,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,472.64x = 20,196.54 × 12,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,472.64x = 249,743,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,743,142.89/13,472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.06

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