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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,546.80, 20,320.20 and 12,562.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,546.80, 20,320.20 and 12,562.65 is: 18,843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,546.80 : 20,320.20 = 12,562.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,546.80/20,320.20 = 12,562.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,546.80x = 20,320.20 × 12,562.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,546.80x = 255,275,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,275,560.53/13,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.98

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