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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.60, 20,933.40 and 12,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.60, 20,933.40 and 12,837.80 is: 19,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.60 : 20,933.40 = 12,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.60/20,933.40 = 12,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.60x = 20,933.40 × 12,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.60x = 268,738,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,738,802.52/13,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,256.70

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