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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,125.99, 18,064.74 and 12,063.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,125.99, 18,064.74 and 12,063.81 is: 16,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,125.99 : 18,064.74 = 12,063.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,125.99/18,064.74 = 12,063.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,125.99x = 18,064.74 × 12,063.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,125.99x = 217,929,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,929,591.06/13,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.91

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