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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.30, 18,536.80 and 12,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.30, 18,536.80 and 12,660.26 is: 17,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.30 : 18,536.80 = 12,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.30/18,536.80 = 12,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.30x = 18,536.80 × 12,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.30x = 234,680,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,680,707.57/13,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,551.08

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