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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,513.52, 18,607.36 and 12,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,513.52, 18,607.36 and 12,246.32 is: 16,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,513.52 : 18,607.36 = 12,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,513.52/18,607.36 = 12,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,513.52x = 18,607.36 × 12,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,513.52x = 227,871,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,871,684.92/13,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.50

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