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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,061.60, 19,592.40 and 12,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,061.60, 19,592.40 and 12,101.60 is: 18,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,061.60 : 19,592.40 = 12,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,061.60/19,592.40 = 12,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,061.60x = 19,592.40 × 12,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,061.60x = 237,099,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,099,387.84/13,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.40

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