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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,687.48, 20,554.91 and 13,064.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,687.48, 20,554.91 and 13,064.18 is: 19,618.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,687.48 : 20,554.91 = 13,064.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,687.48/20,554.91 = 13,064.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,687.48x = 20,554.91 × 13,064.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,687.48x = 268,532,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,532,978.80/13,687.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.88

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