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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.30, 19,737.45 and 12,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.30, 19,737.45 and 12,083.10 is: 18,124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.30 : 19,737.45 = 12,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.30/19,737.45 = 12,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.30x = 19,737.45 × 12,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.30x = 238,489,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,489,582.10/13,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.65

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