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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,575.68, 20,323.11 and 12,150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,575.68, 20,323.11 and 12,150.18 is: 18,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,575.68 : 20,323.11 = 12,150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,575.68/20,323.11 = 12,150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,575.68x = 20,323.11 × 12,150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,575.68x = 246,929,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,929,444.66/13,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.10

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