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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,725.06, 18,926.70 and 12,207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,725.06, 18,926.70 and 12,207.84 is: 16,834.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,725.06 : 18,926.70 = 12,207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,725.06/18,926.70 = 12,207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,725.06x = 18,926.70 × 12,207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,725.06x = 231,054,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,054,125.33/13,725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,834.47

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