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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,671.90, 20,507.85 and 12,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,671.90, 20,507.85 and 12,462.30 is: 18,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,671.90 : 20,507.85 = 12,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,671.90/20,507.85 = 12,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,671.90x = 20,507.85 × 12,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,671.90x = 255,574,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,574,979.06/13,671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,693.45

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