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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,522.20, 18,673.41 and 12,785.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,522.20, 18,673.41 and 12,785.91 is: 17,656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,522.20 : 18,673.41 = 12,785.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,522.20/18,673.41 = 12,785.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,522.20x = 18,673.41 × 12,785.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,522.20x = 238,756,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,756,539.65/13,522.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,656.63

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