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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,366.68, 18,469.02 and 12,893.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,366.68, 18,469.02 and 12,893.64 is: 17,815.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,366.68 : 18,469.02 = 12,893.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,366.68/18,469.02 = 12,893.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,366.68x = 18,469.02 × 12,893.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,366.68x = 238,132,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,132,895.03/13,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,815.41

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