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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,660.20, 18,813.06 and 12,657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,660.20, 18,813.06 and 12,657.96 is: 17,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,660.20 : 18,813.06 = 12,657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,660.20/18,813.06 = 12,657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,660.20x = 18,813.06 × 12,657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,660.20x = 238,134,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,134,960.96/13,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,432.76

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