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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.60, 18,228.60 and 12,602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.60, 18,228.60 and 12,602.76 is: 17,370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.60 : 18,228.60 = 12,602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.60/18,228.60 = 12,602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.60x = 18,228.60 × 12,602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.60x = 229,730,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,730,562.35/13,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,370.15

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