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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.04, 18,244.32 and 12,818.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.04, 18,244.32 and 12,818.56 is: 17,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.04 : 18,244.32 = 12,818.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.04/18,244.32 = 12,818.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.04x = 18,244.32 × 12,818.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.04x = 233,865,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,865,910.58/13,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,561.40

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