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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,615.32, 20,437.29 and 12,065.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,615.32, 20,437.29 and 12,065.25 is: 18,110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,615.32 : 20,437.29 = 12,065.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,615.32/20,437.29 = 12,065.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,615.32x = 20,437.29 × 12,065.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,615.32x = 246,581,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,581,013.17/13,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.56

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