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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,716.92, 20,583.59 and 12,601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,716.92, 20,583.59 and 12,601.55 is: 18,909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,716.92 : 20,583.59 = 12,601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,716.92/20,583.59 = 12,601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,716.92x = 20,583.59 × 12,601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,716.92x = 259,384,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,384,972.64/13,716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,909.86

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