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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.82, 18,515.28 and 12,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.82, 18,515.28 and 12,574 is: 17,359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.82 : 18,515.28 = 12,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.82/18,515.28 = 12,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.82x = 18,515.28 × 12,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.82x = 232,811,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,811,130.72/13,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,359.95

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