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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,621.72, 20,414.04 and 12,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,621.72, 20,414.04 and 12,256.24 is: 18,367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,621.72 : 20,414.04 = 12,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,621.72/20,414.04 = 12,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,621.72x = 20,414.04 × 12,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,621.72x = 250,199,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,199,373.61/13,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.68

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