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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,592.94, 18,764.13 and 12,741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,592.94, 18,764.13 and 12,741.81 is: 17,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592.94 : 18,764.13 = 12,741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592.94/18,764.13 = 12,741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592.94x = 18,764.13 × 12,741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592.94x = 239,088,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,088,979.28/13,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,589.20

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