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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,582.54, 20,375.36 and 12,187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,582.54, 20,375.36 and 12,187.31 is: 18,282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,582.54 : 20,375.36 = 12,187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,582.54/20,375.36 = 12,187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,582.54x = 20,375.36 × 12,187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,582.54x = 248,320,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,320,767.75/13,582.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.36

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