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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,634.68, 20,341.15 and 12,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,634.68, 20,341.15 and 12,361.44 is: 18,441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,634.68 : 20,341.15 = 12,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,634.68/20,341.15 = 12,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,634.68x = 20,341.15 × 12,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,634.68x = 251,445,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,445,905.26/13,634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.64

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