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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,524.20, 18,694.50 and 12,435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,524.20, 18,694.50 and 12,435.56 is: 17,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,524.20 : 18,694.50 = 12,435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,524.20/18,694.50 = 12,435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,524.20x = 18,694.50 × 12,435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,524.20x = 232,476,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,476,576.42/13,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,189.67

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