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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,109.79, 18,184.20 and 12,636.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,109.79, 18,184.20 and 12,636.95 is: 17,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,109.79 : 18,184.20 = 12,636.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,109.79/18,184.20 = 12,636.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,109.79x = 18,184.20 × 12,636.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,109.79x = 229,792,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,792,764.60/13,109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,528.34

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