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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,341.92, 18,429.12 and 12,182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,341.92, 18,429.12 and 12,182.81 is: 16,828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,341.92 : 18,429.12 = 12,182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,341.92/18,429.12 = 12,182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,341.92x = 18,429.12 × 12,182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,341.92x = 224,518,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,518,375.28/13,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.05

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