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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.84, 18,207.17 and 12,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.84, 18,207.17 and 12,791.60 is: 17,524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.84 : 18,207.17 = 12,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.84/18,207.17 = 12,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.84x = 18,207.17 × 12,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.84x = 232,898,835.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,898,835.77/13,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.58

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