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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,741.80, 20,612.70 and 12,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,741.80, 20,612.70 and 12,356.70 is: 18,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,741.80 : 20,612.70 = 12,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,741.80/20,612.70 = 12,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,741.80x = 20,612.70 × 12,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,741.80x = 254,704,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,704,950.09/13,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.05

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