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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,866.40, 20,812.80 and 12,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,866.40, 20,812.80 and 12,901.12 is: 19,363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,866.40 : 20,812.80 = 12,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,866.40/20,812.80 = 12,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,866.40x = 20,812.80 × 12,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,866.40x = 268,508,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,508,430.34/13,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.96

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