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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,121.70, 19,682.55 and 12,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,121.70, 19,682.55 and 12,611.40 is: 18,917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,121.70 : 19,682.55 = 12,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,121.70/19,682.55 = 12,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,121.70x = 19,682.55 × 12,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,121.70x = 248,224,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,224,511.07/13,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,917.10

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