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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,566.40, 20,349.60 and 12,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,566.40, 20,349.60 and 12,529.60 is: 18,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,566.40 : 20,349.60 = 12,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,566.40/20,349.60 = 12,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,566.40x = 20,349.60 × 12,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,566.40x = 254,972,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,972,348.16/13,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,794.40

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