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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,133.36, 18,141.72 and 12,200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,133.36, 18,141.72 and 12,200.24 is: 16,852.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,133.36 : 18,141.72 = 12,200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,133.36/18,141.72 = 12,200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,133.36x = 18,141.72 × 12,200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,133.36x = 221,333,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,333,338.01/13,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.76

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