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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,566.60, 18,689.94 and 12,750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,566.60, 18,689.94 and 12,750.12 is: 17,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,566.60 : 18,689.94 = 12,750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,566.60/18,689.94 = 12,750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,566.60x = 18,689.94 × 12,750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,566.60x = 238,298,977.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,298,977.79/13,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.12

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