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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,166.29, 18,181.29 and 12,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,166.29, 18,181.29 and 12,247.75 is: 16,912.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,166.29 : 18,181.29 = 12,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,166.29/18,181.29 = 12,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,166.29x = 18,181.29 × 12,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,166.29x = 222,679,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,679,894.60/13,166.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,912.88

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