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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047.51, 18,130.47 and 12,912.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047.51, 18,130.47 and 12,912.05 is: 17,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047.51 : 18,130.47 = 12,912.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047.51/18,130.47 = 12,912.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047.51x = 18,130.47 × 12,912.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047.51x = 234,101,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,101,444.51/13,047.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,942.23

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