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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,091.60, 18,086.82 and 12,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,091.60, 18,086.82 and 12,041.84 is: 16,636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,091.60 : 18,086.82 = 12,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,091.60/18,086.82 = 12,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,091.60x = 18,086.82 × 12,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,091.60x = 217,798,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,798,592.55/13,091.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.51

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