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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,908.59, 20,761.72 and 12,880.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,908.59, 20,761.72 and 12,880.70 is: 19,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,908.59 : 20,761.72 = 12,880.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,908.59/20,761.72 = 12,880.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,908.59x = 20,761.72 × 12,880.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,908.59x = 267,425,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,425,545.43/13,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,227.36

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