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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,677.93, 20,490.11 and 12,190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,677.93, 20,490.11 and 12,190.26 is: 18,261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,677.93 : 20,490.11 = 12,190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,677.93/20,490.11 = 12,190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,677.93x = 20,490.11 × 12,190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,677.93x = 249,779,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,779,898.50/13,677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.53

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