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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,105.86, 18,076.80 and 12,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,105.86, 18,076.80 and 12,671.91 is: 17,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,105.86 : 18,076.80 = 12,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,105.86/18,076.80 = 12,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,105.86x = 18,076.80 × 12,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,105.86x = 229,067,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,067,582.69/13,105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,478.26

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