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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,113.70, 18,086.25 and 12,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,113.70, 18,086.25 and 12,020.38 is: 16,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,113.70 : 18,086.25 = 12,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,113.70/18,086.25 = 12,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,113.70x = 18,086.25 × 12,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,113.70x = 217,403,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,403,597.78/13,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,578.36

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