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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,396.62, 18,489.51 and 12,806.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,396.62, 18,489.51 and 12,806.04 is: 17,674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,396.62 : 18,489.51 = 12,806.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,396.62/18,489.51 = 12,806.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,396.62x = 18,489.51 × 12,806.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,396.62x = 236,777,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,777,404.64/13,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.41

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