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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,007.80, 19,511.70 and 12,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,007.80, 19,511.70 and 12,086.20 is: 18,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,007.80 : 19,511.70 = 12,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,007.80/19,511.70 = 12,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,007.80x = 19,511.70 × 12,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,007.80x = 235,822,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,822,308.54/13,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.30

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