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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,094.90, 18,079.98 and 12,258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,094.90, 18,079.98 and 12,258.37 is: 16,924.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,094.90 : 18,079.98 = 12,258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,094.90/18,079.98 = 12,258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,094.90x = 18,079.98 × 12,258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,094.90x = 221,631,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,631,061.06/13,094.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,924.99

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