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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,393.62, 18,485.37 and 12,803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,393.62, 18,485.37 and 12,803.04 is: 17,670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,393.62 : 18,485.37 = 12,803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,393.62/18,485.37 = 12,803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,393.62x = 18,485.37 × 12,803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,393.62x = 236,668,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,668,931.52/13,393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.27

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