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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,874.22, 20,861.28 and 12,791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,874.22, 20,861.28 and 12,791.82 is: 19,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,874.22 : 20,861.28 = 12,791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,874.22/20,861.28 = 12,791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,874.22x = 20,861.28 × 12,791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,874.22x = 266,853,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,853,738.73/13,874.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.78

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