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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.80, 20,594.70 and 12,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.80, 20,594.70 and 12,808.20 is: 19,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.80 : 20,594.70 = 12,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.80/20,594.70 = 12,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.80x = 20,594.70 × 12,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.80x = 263,781,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,781,036.54/13,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,212.30

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