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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,563.34, 20,346.83 and 12,743.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,563.34, 20,346.83 and 12,743.21 is: 19,116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,563.34 : 20,346.83 = 12,743.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,563.34/20,346.83 = 12,743.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,563.34x = 20,346.83 × 12,743.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,563.34x = 259,283,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,283,927.52/13,563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.52

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