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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,681.44, 18,892.98 and 12,944.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,681.44, 18,892.98 and 12,944.88 is: 17,875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,681.44 : 18,892.98 = 12,944.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,681.44/18,892.98 = 12,944.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,681.44x = 18,892.98 × 12,944.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,681.44x = 244,567,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,567,358.94/13,681.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,875.85

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