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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,521.55, 18,672.51 and 12,785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,521.55, 18,672.51 and 12,785.26 is: 17,655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,521.55 : 18,672.51 = 12,785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,521.55/18,672.51 = 12,785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,521.55x = 18,672.51 × 12,785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,521.55x = 238,732,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,732,895.20/13,521.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,655.73

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