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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,055.69, 18,052.29 and 12,844.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,055.69, 18,052.29 and 12,844.67 is: 17,760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,055.69 : 18,052.29 = 12,844.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,055.69/18,052.29 = 12,844.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,055.69x = 18,052.29 × 12,844.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,055.69x = 231,875,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,875,707.79/13,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,760.51

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