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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,546.27, 20,420.93 and 12,643.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,546.27, 20,420.93 and 12,643.12 is: 19,059.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,546.27 : 20,420.93 = 12,643.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,546.27/20,420.93 = 12,643.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,546.27x = 20,420.93 × 12,643.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,546.27x = 258,184,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,184,166.40/13,546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.44

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