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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,143.80, 19,715.70 and 12,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,143.80, 19,715.70 and 12,068.60 is: 18,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,143.80 : 19,715.70 = 12,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,143.80/19,715.70 = 12,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,143.80x = 19,715.70 × 12,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,143.80x = 237,940,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,940,897.02/13,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.90

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