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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,552.80, 20,329.20 and 12,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,552.80, 20,329.20 and 12,343.20 is: 18,514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552.80 : 20,329.20 = 12,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552.80/20,329.20 = 12,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552.80x = 20,329.20 × 12,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552.80x = 250,927,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,927,381.44/13,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.80

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