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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.30, 20,998.95 and 12,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.30, 20,998.95 and 12,573.70 is: 18,860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.30 : 20,998.95 = 12,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.30/20,998.95 = 12,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.30x = 20,998.95 × 12,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.30x = 264,034,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,034,497.62/13,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,860.55

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