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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,407.18, 18,524.93 and 12,934.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,407.18, 18,524.93 and 12,934.14 is: 17,871.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,407.18 : 18,524.93 = 12,934.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,407.18/18,524.93 = 12,934.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,407.18x = 18,524.93 × 12,934.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,407.18x = 239,603,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,603,973.44/13,407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,871.32

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