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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,419.52, 18,537.62 and 12,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,419.52, 18,537.62 and 12,763.44 is: 17,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,419.52 : 18,537.62 = 12,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,419.52/18,537.62 = 12,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,419.52x = 18,537.62 × 12,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,419.52x = 236,603,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,603,800.61/13,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,631.32

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