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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,435.06, 18,542.73 and 12,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,435.06, 18,542.73 and 12,844.66 is: 17,727.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,435.06 : 18,542.73 = 12,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,435.06/18,542.73 = 12,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,435.06x = 18,542.73 × 12,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,435.06x = 238,175,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,175,062.32/13,435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,727.87

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