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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,768.64, 20,661.60 and 12,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,768.64, 20,661.60 and 12,883.04 is: 19,332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,768.64 : 20,661.60 = 12,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,768.64/20,661.60 = 12,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,768.64x = 20,661.60 × 12,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,768.64x = 266,184,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,184,219.26/13,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,332.64

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