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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.53, 19,698.50 and 12,287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.53, 19,698.50 and 12,287.99 is: 18,328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.53 : 19,698.50 = 12,287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.53/19,698.50 = 12,287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.53x = 19,698.50 × 12,287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.53x = 242,054,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,054,811.08/13,206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.43

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