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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,993.48, 20,900.33 and 12,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,993.48, 20,900.33 and 12,674.44 is: 18,930.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,993.48 : 20,900.33 = 12,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,993.48/20,900.33 = 12,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,993.48x = 20,900.33 × 12,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,993.48x = 264,899,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,899,978.57/13,993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.24

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