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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,713.87, 20,530.69 and 12,400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,713.87, 20,530.69 and 12,400.66 is: 18,564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,713.87 : 20,530.69 = 12,400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,713.87/20,530.69 = 12,400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,713.87x = 20,530.69 × 12,400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,713.87x = 254,594,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,594,106.26/13,713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.72

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