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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,695.14, 20,443.62 and 12,034.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,695.14, 20,443.62 and 12,034.37 is: 17,964.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,695.14 : 20,443.62 = 12,034.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,695.14/20,443.62 = 12,034.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,695.14x = 20,443.62 × 12,034.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,695.14x = 246,025,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,025,985.00/13,695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,964.48

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