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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,542.06, 20,254.77 and 12,051.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,542.06, 20,254.77 and 12,051.66 is: 18,025.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,542.06 : 20,254.77 = 12,051.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,542.06/20,254.77 = 12,051.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,542.06x = 20,254.77 × 12,051.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,542.06x = 244,103,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,103,601.42/13,542.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.59

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