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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,786.95, 20,682.70 and 12,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,786.95, 20,682.70 and 12,392.20 is: 18,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,786.95 : 20,682.70 = 12,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,786.95/20,682.70 = 12,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,786.95x = 20,682.70 × 12,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,786.95x = 256,304,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,304,154.94/13,786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.34

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