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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,343.88, 18,416.31 and 12,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,343.88, 18,416.31 and 12,905.76 is: 17,811.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,343.88 : 18,416.31 = 12,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,343.88/18,416.31 = 12,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,343.88x = 18,416.31 × 12,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,343.88x = 237,676,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,676,476.95/13,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,811.65

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