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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,090.46, 18,075.73 and 12,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,090.46, 18,075.73 and 12,140.72 is: 16,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,090.46 : 18,075.73 = 12,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,090.46/18,075.73 = 12,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,090.46x = 18,075.73 × 12,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,090.46x = 219,452,256.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,452,256.00/13,090.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.30

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