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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,533.33, 20,276.76 and 12,163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,533.33, 20,276.76 and 12,163.77 is: 18,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,533.33 : 20,276.76 = 12,163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,533.33/20,276.76 = 12,163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,533.33x = 20,276.76 × 12,163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,533.33x = 246,641,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,641,844.99/13,533.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.77

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