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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,322.19, 18,386.87 and 12,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,322.19, 18,386.87 and 12,731.70 is: 17,571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,322.19 : 18,386.87 = 12,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,322.19/18,386.87 = 12,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,322.19x = 18,386.87 × 12,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,322.19x = 234,096,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,096,049.12/13,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,571.89

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