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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,405.68, 18,522.86 and 12,932.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,405.68, 18,522.86 and 12,932.64 is: 17,869.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,405.68 : 18,522.86 = 12,932.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,405.68/18,522.86 = 12,932.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,405.68x = 18,522.86 × 12,932.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,405.68x = 239,549,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,549,415.49/13,405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.25

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