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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,627.20, 18,752.40 and 12,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,627.20, 18,752.40 and 12,059.04 is: 16,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,627.20 : 18,752.40 = 12,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,627.20/18,752.40 = 12,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,627.20x = 18,752.40 × 12,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,627.20x = 226,135,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,135,941.70/13,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.45

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