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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,623.32, 20,407.32 and 12,489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,623.32, 20,407.32 and 12,489.32 is: 18,708.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,623.32 : 20,407.32 = 12,489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,623.32/20,407.32 = 12,489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,623.32x = 20,407.32 × 12,489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,623.32x = 254,873,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,873,549.82/13,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,708.62

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