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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,486.60, 20,229.90 and 12,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,486.60, 20,229.90 and 12,077.20 is: 18,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,486.60 : 20,229.90 = 12,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,486.60/20,229.90 = 12,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,486.60x = 20,229.90 × 12,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,486.60x = 244,320,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,320,548.28/13,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.80

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