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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,700.82, 20,511.18 and 12,387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,700.82, 20,511.18 and 12,387.63 is: 18,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,700.82 : 20,511.18 = 12,387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,700.82/20,511.18 = 12,387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,700.82x = 20,511.18 × 12,387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,700.82x = 254,084,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,084,908.70/13,700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.23

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