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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,479.10, 20,218.65 and 12,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,479.10, 20,218.65 and 12,069.70 is: 18,104.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,479.10 : 20,218.65 = 12,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,479.10/20,218.65 = 12,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,479.10x = 20,218.65 × 12,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,479.10x = 244,033,039.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,033,039.91/13,479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,104.55

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