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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.29, 18,184.05 and 12,249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.29, 18,184.05 and 12,249.75 is: 16,915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.29 : 18,184.05 = 12,249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.29/18,184.05 = 12,249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.29x = 18,184.05 × 12,249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.29x = 222,750,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,750,066.49/13,168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,915.64

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