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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,602.25, 18,757.32 and 12,808.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,602.25, 18,757.32 and 12,808.55 is: 17,662.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,602.25 : 18,757.32 = 12,808.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,602.25/18,757.32 = 12,808.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,602.25x = 18,757.32 × 12,808.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,602.25x = 240,254,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,254,071.09/13,602.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.82

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