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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,632.30, 18,808.20 and 12,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,632.30, 18,808.20 and 12,101.40 is: 16,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,632.30 : 18,808.20 = 12,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,632.30/18,808.20 = 12,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,632.30x = 18,808.20 × 12,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,632.30x = 227,605,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,605,551.48/13,632.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.05

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