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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,375.71, 18,465.44 and 12,492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,375.71, 18,465.44 and 12,492.27 is: 17,245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,375.71 : 18,465.44 = 12,492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,375.71/18,465.44 = 12,492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,375.71x = 18,465.44 × 12,492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,375.71x = 230,675,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,675,199.69/13,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,245.83

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