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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,699.42, 18,872.40 and 13,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,699.42, 18,872.40 and 13,032.40 is: 17,953.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,699.42 : 18,872.40 = 13,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,699.42/18,872.40 = 13,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,699.42x = 18,872.40 × 13,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,699.42x = 245,952,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,952,665.76/13,699.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,953.51

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