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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.20, 18,952.56 and 12,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.20, 18,952.56 and 12,622.56 is: 17,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.20 : 18,952.56 = 12,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.20/18,952.56 = 12,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.20x = 18,952.56 × 12,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.20x = 239,229,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,229,825.75/13,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,447.77

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