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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,498.60, 20,239.10 and 12,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,498.60, 20,239.10 and 12,116.20 is: 18,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,498.60 : 20,239.10 = 12,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,498.60/20,239.10 = 12,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,498.60x = 20,239.10 × 12,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,498.60x = 245,220,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,220,983.42/13,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.40

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