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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,727.83, 20,591.34 and 12,916.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,727.83, 20,591.34 and 12,916.21 is: 19,373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,727.83 : 20,591.34 = 12,916.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,727.83/20,591.34 = 12,916.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,727.83x = 20,591.34 × 12,916.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,727.83x = 265,962,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,962,071.62/13,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.93

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