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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.84, 18,204.43 and 12,789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.84, 18,204.43 and 12,789.60 is: 17,521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.84 : 18,204.43 = 12,789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.84/18,204.43 = 12,789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.84x = 18,204.43 × 12,789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.84x = 232,827,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,827,377.93/13,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,521.84

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