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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,560.36, 20,317.26 and 12,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,560.36, 20,317.26 and 12,190.80 is: 18,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560.36 : 20,317.26 = 12,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560.36/20,317.26 = 12,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560.36x = 20,317.26 × 12,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560.36x = 247,683,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,683,653.21/13,560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.27

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