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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,269.50, 18,313.70 and 12,148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,269.50, 18,313.70 and 12,148.43 is: 16,766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,269.50 : 18,313.70 = 12,148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,269.50/18,313.70 = 12,148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,269.50x = 18,313.70 × 12,148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,269.50x = 222,482,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,482,653.19/13,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.46

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