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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,473.44, 18,592.08 and 12,482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,473.44, 18,592.08 and 12,482.72 is: 17,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,473.44 : 18,592.08 = 12,482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,473.44/18,592.08 = 12,482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,473.44x = 18,592.08 × 12,482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,473.44x = 232,079,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,079,728.86/13,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,224.98

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