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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.69, 18,741.16 and 12,365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.69, 18,741.16 and 12,365.98 is: 17,026.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.69 : 18,741.16 = 12,365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.69/18,741.16 = 12,365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.69x = 18,741.16 × 12,365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.69x = 231,752,809.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,752,809.74/13,611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,026.01

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