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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,767.80, 18,956.40 and 12,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,767.80, 18,956.40 and 12,151.04 is: 16,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,767.80 : 18,956.40 = 12,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,767.80/18,956.40 = 12,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,767.80x = 18,956.40 × 12,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,767.80x = 230,339,974.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,339,974.66/13,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.34

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