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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,060.17, 18,015.21 and 12,185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,060.17, 18,015.21 and 12,185.37 is: 16,808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060.17 : 18,015.21 = 12,185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060.17/18,015.21 = 12,185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060.17x = 18,015.21 × 12,185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060.17x = 219,521,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,521,999.48/13,060.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.51

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