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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,878.56, 20,799.95 and 12,092.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,878.56, 20,799.95 and 12,092.38 is: 18,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,878.56 : 20,799.95 = 12,092.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,878.56/20,799.95 = 12,092.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,878.56x = 20,799.95 × 12,092.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,878.56x = 251,520,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,520,899.38/13,878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,122.98

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