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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,878.68, 20,762.69 and 12,051.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,878.68, 20,762.69 and 12,051.32 is: 18,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,878.68 : 20,762.69 = 12,051.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,878.68/20,762.69 = 12,051.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,878.68x = 20,762.69 × 12,051.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,878.68x = 250,217,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,217,657.18/13,878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,028.93

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