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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,889.34, 20,908.40 and 12,460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,889.34, 20,908.40 and 12,460.50 is: 18,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,889.34 : 20,908.40 = 12,460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,889.34/20,908.40 = 12,460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,889.34x = 20,908.40 × 12,460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,889.34x = 260,529,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,529,055.90/13,889.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,757.48

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