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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,624.20, 18,748.26 and 12,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,624.20, 18,748.26 and 12,056.04 is: 16,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624.20 : 18,748.26 = 12,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624.20/18,748.26 = 12,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624.20x = 18,748.26 × 12,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624.20x = 226,029,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,029,772.49/13,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.32

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