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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,691.56, 18,848.64 and 13,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,691.56, 18,848.64 and 13,064.62 is: 17,985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,691.56 : 18,848.64 = 13,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,691.56/18,848.64 = 13,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,691.56x = 18,848.64 × 13,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,691.56x = 246,250,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,250,319.12/13,691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.56

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