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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.68, 19,930.90 and 12,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.68, 19,930.90 and 12,716.72 is: 18,946.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.68 : 19,930.90 = 12,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.68/19,930.90 = 12,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.68x = 19,930.90 × 12,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.68x = 253,455,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,455,674.65/13,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,946.16

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