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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.94, 18,379.62 and 12,726.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.94, 18,379.62 and 12,726.45 is: 17,564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.94 : 18,379.62 = 12,726.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.94/18,379.62 = 12,726.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.94x = 18,379.62 × 12,726.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.94x = 233,907,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,907,314.95/13,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,564.64

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