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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,612.32, 20,432.79 and 12,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,612.32, 20,432.79 and 12,062.25 is: 18,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,612.32 : 20,432.79 = 12,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,612.32/20,432.79 = 12,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,612.32x = 20,432.79 × 12,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,612.32x = 246,465,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,465,421.18/13,612.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.06

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