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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,766.28, 18,989.01 and 12,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,766.28, 18,989.01 and 12,002.10 is: 16,555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,766.28 : 18,989.01 = 12,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,766.28/18,989.01 = 12,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,766.28x = 18,989.01 × 12,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,766.28x = 227,907,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,907,996.92/13,766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,555.53

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