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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,629.60, 20,444.40 and 12,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,629.60, 20,444.40 and 12,074.40 is: 18,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,629.60 : 20,444.40 = 12,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,629.60/20,444.40 = 12,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,629.60x = 20,444.40 × 12,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,629.60x = 246,853,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,853,863.36/13,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.60

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