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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,119.44, 18,066.12 and 11,721.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,119.44, 18,066.12 and 11,721.68 is: 16,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,119.44 : 18,066.12 = 11,721.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,119.44/18,066.12 = 11,721.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,119.44x = 18,066.12 × 11,721.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,119.44x = 211,765,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,765,277.48/13,119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,141.34

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