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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,805.67, 20,805.66 and 12,491.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,805.67, 20,805.66 and 12,491.19 is: 18,824.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,805.67 : 20,805.66 = 12,491.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,805.67/20,805.66 = 12,491.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,805.67x = 20,805.66 × 12,491.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,805.67x = 259,887,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,887,393.62/13,805.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,824.69

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