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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.14, 20,446.60 and 12,036.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.14, 20,446.60 and 12,036.37 is: 17,967.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.14 : 20,446.60 = 12,036.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.14/20,446.60 = 12,036.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.14x = 20,446.60 × 12,036.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.14x = 246,102,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,102,842.84/13,697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.46

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