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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,586.03, 20,380.95 and 12,839.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,586.03, 20,380.95 and 12,839.03 is: 19,260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,586.03 : 20,380.95 = 12,839.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,586.03/20,380.95 = 12,839.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,586.03x = 20,380.95 × 12,839.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,586.03x = 261,671,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,671,628.48/13,586.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,260.35

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