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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,001.72, 17,898.98 and 12,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,001.72, 17,898.98 and 12,406.64 is: 17,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,001.72 : 17,898.98 = 12,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,001.72/17,898.98 = 12,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,001.72x = 17,898.98 × 12,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,001.72x = 222,066,049.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,066,049.70/13,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,079.75

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