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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,630.96, 20,435.52 and 12,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,630.96, 20,435.52 and 12,537.52 is: 18,796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,630.96 : 20,435.52 = 12,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,630.96/20,435.52 = 12,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,630.96x = 20,435.52 × 12,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,630.96x = 256,210,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,210,740.71/13,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,796.24

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