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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,159.80, 19,739.70 and 12,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,159.80, 19,739.70 and 12,079.80 is: 18,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,159.80 : 19,739.70 = 12,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,159.80/19,739.70 = 12,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,159.80x = 19,739.70 × 12,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,159.80x = 238,451,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,451,628.06/13,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,119.70

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