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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,102.08, 18,091.76 and 12,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,102.08, 18,091.76 and 12,152.36 is: 16,780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,102.08 : 18,091.76 = 12,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,102.08/18,091.76 = 12,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,102.08x = 18,091.76 × 12,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,102.08x = 219,857,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,857,519.79/13,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.35

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