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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,608.48, 18,764.24 and 12,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,608.48, 18,764.24 and 12,281.76 is: 16,934.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,608.48 : 18,764.24 = 12,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,608.48/18,764.24 = 12,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,608.48x = 18,764.24 × 12,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,608.48x = 230,457,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,457,892.26/13,608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,934.87

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