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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,424.67, 18,518.59 and 12,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,424.67, 18,518.59 and 12,474.35 is: 17,207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,424.67 : 18,518.59 = 12,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,424.67/18,518.59 = 12,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,424.67x = 18,518.59 × 12,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,424.67x = 231,007,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,007,373.17/13,424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,207.68

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