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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.60, 20,216.40 and 12,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.60, 20,216.40 and 12,246.40 is: 18,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.60 : 20,216.40 = 12,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.60/20,216.40 = 12,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.60x = 20,216.40 × 12,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.60x = 247,578,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,578,120.96/13,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.60

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