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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,479.75, 20,292.42 and 12,123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,479.75, 20,292.42 and 12,123.47 is: 18,250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,479.75 : 20,292.42 = 12,123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,479.75/20,292.42 = 12,123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,479.75x = 20,292.42 × 12,123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,479.75x = 246,014,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,014,545.10/13,479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,250.68

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