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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,412.52, 18,527.94 and 12,756.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,412.52, 18,527.94 and 12,756.42 is: 17,621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,412.52 : 18,527.94 = 12,756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,412.52/18,527.94 = 12,756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,412.52x = 18,527.94 × 12,756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,412.52x = 236,350,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,350,184.37/13,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,621.61

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