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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,521.68, 18,638.75 and 12,435.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,521.68, 18,638.75 and 12,435.47 is: 17,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,521.68 : 18,638.75 = 12,435.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,521.68/18,638.75 = 12,435.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,521.68x = 18,638.75 × 12,435.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,521.68x = 231,781,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,781,616.46/13,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,141.48

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