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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,627.95, 18,753.44 and 12,059.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,627.95, 18,753.44 and 12,059.79 is: 16,595.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,627.95 : 18,753.44 = 12,059.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,627.95/18,753.44 = 12,059.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,627.95x = 18,753.44 × 12,059.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,627.95x = 226,162,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,162,487.88/13,627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,595.49

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