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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,555.20, 20,332.80 and 12,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,555.20, 20,332.80 and 12,145.80 is: 18,218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,555.20 : 20,332.80 = 12,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,555.20/20,332.80 = 12,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,555.20x = 20,332.80 × 12,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,555.20x = 246,958,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,958,122.24/13,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.70

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