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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,319.02, 18,246.79 and 12,820.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,319.02, 18,246.79 and 12,820.47 is: 17,563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,319.02 : 18,246.79 = 12,820.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,319.02/18,246.79 = 12,820.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,319.02x = 18,246.79 × 12,820.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,319.02x = 233,932,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,932,423.79/13,319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,563.79

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