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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,695.50, 18,890.06 and 13,238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,695.50, 18,890.06 and 13,238.25 is: 18,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,695.50 : 18,890.06 = 13,238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,695.50/18,890.06 = 13,238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,695.50x = 18,890.06 × 13,238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,695.50x = 250,071,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,071,270.60/13,695.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.38

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