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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,904.73, 20,900.84 and 12,078.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,904.73, 20,900.84 and 12,078.59 is: 18,155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,904.73 : 20,900.84 = 12,078.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,904.73/20,900.84 = 12,078.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,904.73x = 20,900.84 × 12,078.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,904.73x = 252,452,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,452,512.12/13,904.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,155.87

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