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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,486.08, 18,625.20 and 12,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,486.08, 18,625.20 and 12,020.16 is: 16,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,486.08 : 18,625.20 = 12,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,486.08/18,625.20 = 12,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,486.08x = 18,625.20 × 12,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,486.08x = 223,877,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,877,884.03/13,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.66

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