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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,520.70, 20,281.05 and 12,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,520.70, 20,281.05 and 12,051.90 is: 18,077.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,520.70 : 20,281.05 = 12,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,520.70/20,281.05 = 12,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,520.70x = 20,281.05 × 12,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,520.70x = 244,425,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,425,186.50/13,520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,077.85

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