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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,905.87, 20,734.76 and 12,360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,905.87, 20,734.76 and 12,360.39 is: 18,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,905.87 : 20,734.76 = 12,360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,905.87/20,734.76 = 12,360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,905.87x = 20,734.76 × 12,360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,905.87x = 256,289,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,289,720.16/13,905.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.33

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