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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,506.60, 20,259.90 and 12,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,506.60, 20,259.90 and 12,097.20 is: 18,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,506.60 : 20,259.90 = 12,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,506.60/20,259.90 = 12,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,506.60x = 20,259.90 × 12,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,506.60x = 245,088,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,088,062.28/13,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.80

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