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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.72, 21,064.16 and 12,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.72, 21,064.16 and 12,767 is: 19,220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.72 : 21,064.16 = 12,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.72/21,064.16 = 12,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.72x = 21,064.16 × 12,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.72x = 268,926,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,926,130.72/13,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.38

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