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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,746.08, 18,955.68 and 12,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,746.08, 18,955.68 and 12,228.88 is: 16,863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,746.08 : 18,955.68 = 12,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,746.08/18,955.68 = 12,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,746.08x = 18,955.68 × 12,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,746.08x = 231,806,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,806,736.04/13,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.48

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