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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,609.08, 18,770.94 and 12,493.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,609.08, 18,770.94 and 12,493.71 is: 17,232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,609.08 : 18,770.94 = 12,493.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,609.08/18,770.94 = 12,493.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,609.08x = 18,770.94 × 12,493.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,609.08x = 234,518,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,518,680.79/13,609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,232.52

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