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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,537.80, 20,306.70 and 12,553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,537.80, 20,306.70 and 12,553.65 is: 18,830.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,537.80 : 20,306.70 = 12,553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,537.80/20,306.70 = 12,553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,537.80x = 20,306.70 × 12,553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,537.80x = 254,923,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,923,204.46/13,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.48

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