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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,302.21, 18,223.94 and 12,803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,302.21, 18,223.94 and 12,803.66 is: 17,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,302.21 : 18,223.94 = 12,803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,302.21/18,223.94 = 12,803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,302.21x = 18,223.94 × 12,803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,302.21x = 233,332,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,332,976.48/13,302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.92

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