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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,763.80, 18,950.88 and 12,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,763.80, 18,950.88 and 12,147.04 is: 16,724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,763.80 : 18,950.88 = 12,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,763.80/18,950.88 = 12,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,763.80x = 18,950.88 × 12,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,763.80x = 230,197,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,197,097.40/13,763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.82

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