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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,839.70, 20,773.98 and 12,268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,839.70, 20,773.98 and 12,268.41 is: 18,415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,839.70 : 20,773.98 = 12,268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,839.70/20,773.98 = 12,268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,839.70x = 20,773.98 × 12,268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,839.70x = 254,863,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,863,703.97/13,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.41

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