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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,938.03, 20,888.82 and 12,081.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,938.03, 20,888.82 and 12,081.51 is: 18,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,938.03 : 20,888.82 = 12,081.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,938.03/20,888.82 = 12,081.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,938.03x = 20,888.82 × 12,081.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,938.03x = 252,368,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,368,487.72/13,938.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.47

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