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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,404.93, 18,521.82 and 12,931.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,404.93, 18,521.82 and 12,931.89 is: 17,868.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,404.93 : 18,521.82 = 12,931.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,404.93/18,521.82 = 12,931.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,404.93x = 18,521.82 × 12,931.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,404.93x = 239,522,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,522,138.84/13,404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,868.21

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