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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.80, 19,720.20 and 12,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.80, 19,720.20 and 12,071.60 is: 18,107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.80 : 19,720.20 = 12,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.80/19,720.20 = 12,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.80x = 19,720.20 × 12,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.80x = 238,054,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,054,366.32/13,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,107.40

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