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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,554.36, 20,308.26 and 12,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,554.36, 20,308.26 and 12,184.80 is: 18,256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,554.36 : 20,308.26 = 12,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,554.36/20,308.26 = 12,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,554.36x = 20,308.26 × 12,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,554.36x = 247,452,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,452,086.45/13,554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.27

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