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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,687.95, 18,771.54 and 13,119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,687.95, 18,771.54 and 13,119.87 is: 17,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,687.95 : 18,771.54 = 13,119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,687.95/18,771.54 = 13,119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,687.95x = 18,771.54 × 13,119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,687.95x = 246,280,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,280,164.50/13,687.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.48

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