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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.96, 20,881.44 and 12,412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.96, 20,881.44 and 12,412.08 is: 18,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.96 : 20,881.44 = 12,412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.96/20,881.44 = 12,412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.96x = 20,881.44 × 12,412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.96x = 259,182,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,182,103.80/13,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.12

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