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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,661.76, 20,448.36 and 12,677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,661.76, 20,448.36 and 12,677.52 is: 18,975.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,661.76 : 20,448.36 = 12,677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,661.76/20,448.36 = 12,677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,661.76x = 20,448.36 × 12,677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,661.76x = 259,234,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,234,492.87/13,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,975.19

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