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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,821.16, 20,829.06 and 12,506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,821.16, 20,829.06 and 12,506.68 is: 18,848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,821.16 : 20,829.06 = 12,506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,821.16/20,829.06 = 12,506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,821.16x = 20,829.06 × 12,506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,821.16x = 260,502,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,502,388.12/13,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.08

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