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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.20, 18,740.48 and 12,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.20, 18,740.48 and 12,365.48 is: 17,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.20 : 18,740.48 = 12,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.20/18,740.48 = 12,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.20x = 18,740.48 × 12,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.20x = 231,734,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,734,875.10/13,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,025.31

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