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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,816.88, 18,988.72 and 12,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,816.88, 18,988.72 and 12,942.08 is: 17,786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,816.88 : 18,988.72 = 12,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,816.88/18,988.72 = 12,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,816.88x = 18,988.72 × 12,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,816.88x = 245,753,533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,753,533.34/13,816.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,786.47

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