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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,992.48, 20,898.84 and 12,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,992.48, 20,898.84 and 12,673.44 is: 18,928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,992.48 : 20,898.84 = 12,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,992.48/20,898.84 = 12,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,992.48x = 20,898.84 × 12,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,992.48x = 264,860,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,860,194.81/13,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.75

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