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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.36, 18,260.78 and 12,897.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.36, 18,260.78 and 12,897.78 is: 17,777.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.36 : 18,260.78 = 12,897.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.36/18,260.78 = 12,897.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.36x = 18,260.78 × 12,897.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.36x = 235,523,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,523,390.10/13,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,777.55

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