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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,806.56, 20,609.68 and 12,778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,806.56, 20,609.68 and 12,778.64 is: 19,075.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,806.56 : 20,609.68 = 12,778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,806.56/20,609.68 = 12,778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,806.56x = 20,609.68 × 12,778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,806.56x = 263,363,681.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,363,681.24/13,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,075.26

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