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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,893.96, 20,791.68 and 12,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,893.96, 20,791.68 and 12,253.70 is: 18,337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,893.96 : 20,791.68 = 12,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,893.96/20,791.68 = 12,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,893.96x = 20,791.68 × 12,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,893.96x = 254,775,009.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,775,009.22/13,893.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,337.11

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