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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,089.71, 18,074.69 and 12,139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,089.71, 18,074.69 and 12,139.97 is: 16,763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,089.71 : 18,074.69 = 12,139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,089.71/18,074.69 = 12,139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,089.71x = 18,074.69 × 12,139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,089.71x = 219,426,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,426,134.34/13,089.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,763.26

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