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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,927.91, 20,894.58 and 12,533.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,927.91, 20,894.58 and 12,533.67 is: 18,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,927.91 : 20,894.58 = 12,533.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,927.91/20,894.58 = 12,533.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,927.91x = 20,894.58 × 12,533.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,927.91x = 261,885,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,885,770.51/13,927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.95

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