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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,623.80, 20,424.83 and 12,530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,623.80, 20,424.83 and 12,530.36 is: 18,785.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,623.80 : 20,424.83 = 12,530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,623.80/20,424.83 = 12,530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,623.80x = 20,424.83 × 12,530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,623.80x = 255,930,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,930,308.06/13,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,785.54

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