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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,664.59, 18,720.55 and 13,152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,664.59, 18,720.55 and 13,152.66 is: 18,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664.59 : 18,720.55 = 13,152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664.59/18,720.55 = 13,152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664.59x = 18,720.55 × 13,152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664.59x = 246,225,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,225,029.16/13,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.20

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