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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,926.33, 19,205.51 and 12,920.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,926.33, 19,205.51 and 12,920.31 is: 17,818.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926.33 : 19,205.51 = 12,920.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926.33/19,205.51 = 12,920.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926.33x = 19,205.51 × 12,920.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926.33x = 248,141,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,141,078.31/13,926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,818.12

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