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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,744.80, 20,617.20 and 12,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,744.80, 20,617.20 and 12,359.70 is: 18,539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,744.80 : 20,617.20 = 12,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,744.80/20,617.20 = 12,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,744.80x = 20,617.20 × 12,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,744.80x = 254,822,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,822,406.84/13,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.55

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