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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,986.70, 20,980.05 and 12,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,986.70, 20,980.05 and 12,604.30 is: 18,906.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,986.70 : 20,980.05 = 12,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,986.70/20,980.05 = 12,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,986.70x = 20,980.05 × 12,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,986.70x = 264,438,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,438,844.22/13,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.45

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