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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.60, 20,949.30 and 12,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.60, 20,949.30 and 12,832.20 is: 19,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.60 : 20,949.30 = 12,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.60/20,949.30 = 12,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.60x = 20,949.30 × 12,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.60x = 268,825,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,825,607.46/13,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,203.75

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