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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,801.20, 20,701.80 and 12,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,801.20, 20,701.80 and 12,634.80 is: 18,952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,801.20 : 20,701.80 = 12,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,801.20/20,701.80 = 12,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,801.20x = 20,701.80 × 12,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,801.20x = 261,563,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,563,102.64/13,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,952.20

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