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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,032.95, 17,995.83 and 12,037.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,032.95, 17,995.83 and 12,037.87 is: 16,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032.95 : 17,995.83 = 12,037.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032.95/17,995.83 = 12,037.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032.95x = 17,995.83 × 12,037.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032.95x = 216,631,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,631,371.95/13,032.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,621.82

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