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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,804.29, 20,798.64 and 12,489.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,804.29, 20,798.64 and 12,489.73 is: 18,818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,804.29 : 20,798.64 = 12,489.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,804.29/20,798.64 = 12,489.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,804.29x = 20,798.64 × 12,489.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,804.29x = 259,769,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,769,345.97/13,804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.02

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