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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,903.27, 20,836.37 and 12,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,903.27, 20,836.37 and 12,045.74 is: 18,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,903.27 : 20,836.37 = 12,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,903.27/20,836.37 = 12,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,903.27x = 20,836.37 × 12,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,903.27x = 250,989,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,989,421.50/13,903.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,052.55

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