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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.70, 20,213.55 and 12,179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.70, 20,213.55 and 12,179.70 is: 18,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.70 : 20,213.55 = 12,179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.70/20,213.55 = 12,179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.70x = 20,213.55 × 12,179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.70x = 246,194,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,194,974.94/13,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,269.55

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