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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,772.72, 20,667.32 and 12,657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,772.72, 20,667.32 and 12,657.36 is: 18,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,772.72 : 20,667.32 = 12,657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,772.72/20,667.32 = 12,657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,772.72x = 20,667.32 × 12,657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,772.72x = 261,593,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,593,709.48/13,772.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,993.61

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