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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.04, 20,638.32 and 12,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.04, 20,638.32 and 12,665.76 is: 19,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.04 : 20,638.32 = 12,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.04/20,638.32 = 12,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.04x = 20,638.32 × 12,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.04x = 261,400,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,400,007.92/13,755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.94

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