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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,986.66, 20,918 and 12,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,986.66, 20,918 and 12,437.52 is: 18,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,986.66 : 20,918 = 12,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,986.66/20,918 = 12,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,986.66x = 20,918 × 12,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,986.66x = 260,168,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,168,043.36/13,986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.16

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