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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.21, 20,132.41 and 12,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.21, 20,132.41 and 12,757.70 is: 19,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.21 : 20,132.41 = 12,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.21/20,132.41 = 12,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.21x = 20,132.41 × 12,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.21x = 256,843,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,843,247.06/13,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.23

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