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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,121.47, 18,111.52 and 12,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,121.47, 18,111.52 and 12,451.80 is: 17,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,121.47 : 18,111.52 = 12,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,121.47/18,111.52 = 12,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,121.47x = 18,111.52 × 12,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,121.47x = 225,521,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,521,092.30/13,121.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,187.18

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