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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.58, 19,720.86 and 12,603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.58, 19,720.86 and 12,603.06 is: 18,927.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.58 : 19,720.86 = 12,603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.58/19,720.86 = 12,603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.58x = 19,720.86 × 12,603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.58x = 248,543,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,543,181.83/13,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,927.13

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