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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.70, 20,938.93 and 12,450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.70, 20,938.93 and 12,450.26 is: 18,653.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.70 : 20,938.93 = 12,450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.70/20,938.93 = 12,450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.70x = 20,938.93 × 12,450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.70x = 260,695,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,695,143.84/13,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,653.47

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