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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,044.20, 19,471.58 and 12,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,044.20, 19,471.58 and 12,083 is: 18,036.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,044.20 : 19,471.58 = 12,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,044.20/19,471.58 = 12,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,044.20x = 19,471.58 × 12,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,044.20x = 235,275,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,275,101.14/13,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,036.76

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