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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.84, 18,196.20 and 12,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.84, 18,196.20 and 12,783.60 is: 17,513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.84 : 18,196.20 = 12,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.84/18,196.20 = 12,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.84x = 18,196.20 × 12,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.84x = 232,612,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,612,942.32/13,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,513.61

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