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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,557.30, 20,335.95 and 12,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,557.30, 20,335.95 and 12,347.70 is: 18,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,557.30 : 20,335.95 = 12,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,557.30/20,335.95 = 12,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,557.30x = 20,335.95 × 12,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,557.30x = 251,102,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,102,209.82/13,557.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.55

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