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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,945.87, 20,893.43 and 12,451.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,945.87, 20,893.43 and 12,451.19 is: 18,654.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,945.87 : 20,893.43 = 12,451.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,945.87/20,893.43 = 12,451.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,945.87x = 20,893.43 × 12,451.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,945.87x = 260,148,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,148,066.68/13,945.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,654.14

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