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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,744.46, 18,958.83 and 12,064.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,744.46, 18,958.83 and 12,064.54 is: 16,641.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,744.46 : 18,958.83 = 12,064.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,744.46/18,958.83 = 12,064.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,744.46x = 18,958.83 × 12,064.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,744.46x = 228,729,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,729,562.89/13,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,641.58

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