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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,542.80, 20,314.20 and 12,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,542.80, 20,314.20 and 12,117.20 is: 18,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,542.80 : 20,314.20 = 12,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,542.80/20,314.20 = 12,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,542.80x = 20,314.20 × 12,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,542.80x = 246,151,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,151,224.24/13,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.80

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