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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,773.70, 20,660.55 and 12,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,773.70, 20,660.55 and 12,801.70 is: 19,202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,773.70 : 20,660.55 = 12,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,773.70/20,660.55 = 12,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,773.70x = 20,660.55 × 12,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,773.70x = 264,490,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,490,162.94/13,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,202.55

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