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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,905.08, 20,878.74 and 12,149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,905.08, 20,878.74 and 12,149.08 is: 18,242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,905.08 : 20,878.74 = 12,149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,905.08/20,878.74 = 12,149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,905.08x = 20,878.74 × 12,149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,905.08x = 253,657,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,657,482.56/13,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,242.07

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