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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,481.65, 20,122.65 and 12,650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,481.65, 20,122.65 and 12,650.59 is: 18,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,481.65 : 20,122.65 = 12,650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,481.65/20,122.65 = 12,650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,481.65x = 20,122.65 × 12,650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,481.65x = 254,563,231.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,563,231.00/13,481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.21

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