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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,627.45, 18,752.75 and 12,059.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,627.45, 18,752.75 and 12,059.29 is: 16,594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,627.45 : 18,752.75 = 12,059.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,627.45/18,752.75 = 12,059.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,627.45x = 18,752.75 × 12,059.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,627.45x = 226,144,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,144,790.25/13,627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.80

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