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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,804.08, 20,727.72 and 12,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,804.08, 20,727.72 and 12,248.88 is: 18,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,804.08 : 20,727.72 = 12,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,804.08/20,727.72 = 12,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,804.08x = 20,727.72 × 12,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,804.08x = 253,891,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,891,354.95/13,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.49

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