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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,554.14, 20,224.38 and 12,074.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,554.14, 20,224.38 and 12,074.27 is: 18,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,554.14 : 20,224.38 = 12,074.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,554.14/20,224.38 = 12,074.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,554.14x = 20,224.38 × 12,074.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,554.14x = 244,194,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,194,568.86/13,554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.24

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