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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,528.58, 20,269.65 and 12,159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,528.58, 20,269.65 and 12,159.01 is: 18,217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,528.58 : 20,269.65 = 12,159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,528.58/20,269.65 = 12,159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,528.58x = 20,269.65 × 12,159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,528.58x = 246,458,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,458,775.70/13,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.64

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