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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,636.20, 18,764.82 and 12,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,636.20, 18,764.82 and 12,068.04 is: 16,606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,636.20 : 18,764.82 = 12,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,636.20/18,764.82 = 12,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,636.20x = 18,764.82 × 12,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,636.20x = 226,454,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,454,598.35/13,636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,606.87

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