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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,826.71, 20,651.92 and 12,508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,826.71, 20,651.92 and 12,508.43 is: 18,682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,826.71 : 20,651.92 = 12,508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,826.71/20,651.92 = 12,508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,826.71x = 20,651.92 × 12,508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,826.71x = 258,323,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,323,095.69/13,826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.90

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