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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,948.48, 20,901.76 and 12,631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,948.48, 20,901.76 and 12,631.36 is: 18,928.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,948.48 : 20,901.76 = 12,631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,948.48/20,901.76 = 12,631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,948.48x = 20,901.76 × 12,631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,948.48x = 264,017,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,017,655.19/13,948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.06

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