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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.01, 18,269.66 and 12,452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.01, 18,269.66 and 12,452.78 is: 17,175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.01 : 18,269.66 = 12,452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.01/18,269.66 = 12,452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.01x = 18,269.66 × 12,452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.01x = 227,507,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,507,903.04/13,246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,175.59

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