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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.58, 18,056.32 and 12,220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.58, 18,056.32 and 12,220.34 is: 16,825.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.58 : 18,056.32 = 12,220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.58/18,056.32 = 12,220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.58x = 18,056.32 × 12,220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.58x = 220,654,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,654,248.72/13,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.12

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