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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,101.33, 18,090.72 and 12,151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,101.33, 18,090.72 and 12,151.61 is: 16,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,101.33 : 18,090.72 = 12,151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,101.33/18,090.72 = 12,151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,101.33x = 18,090.72 × 12,151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,101.33x = 219,831,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,831,374.06/13,101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,779.32

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