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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,806.29, 20,801.66 and 12,491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,806.29, 20,801.66 and 12,491.73 is: 18,821.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,806.29 : 20,801.66 = 12,491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,806.29/20,801.66 = 12,491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,806.29x = 20,801.66 × 12,491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,806.29x = 259,848,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,848,720.27/13,806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,821.04

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