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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,423.67, 18,517.21 and 12,473.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,423.67, 18,517.21 and 12,473.35 is: 17,206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,423.67 : 18,517.21 = 12,473.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,423.67/18,517.21 = 12,473.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,423.67x = 18,517.21 × 12,473.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,423.67x = 230,971,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,971,694.08/13,423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,206.29

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