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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,517.51, 18,666.99 and 12,781.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,517.51, 18,666.99 and 12,781.22 is: 17,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,517.51 : 18,666.99 = 12,781.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,517.51/18,666.99 = 12,781.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,517.51x = 18,666.99 × 12,781.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,517.51x = 238,586,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,586,812.59/13,517.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,650.21

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