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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,058.68, 18,056.44 and 12,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,058.68, 18,056.44 and 12,847.68 is: 17,764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,058.68 : 18,056.44 = 12,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,058.68/18,056.44 = 12,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,058.68x = 18,056.44 × 12,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,058.68x = 231,983,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,983,363.06/13,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,764.69

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