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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.08, 19,759.86 and 12,091.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.08, 19,759.86 and 12,091.08 is: 18,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.08 : 19,759.86 = 12,091.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.08/19,759.86 = 12,091.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.08x = 19,759.86 × 12,091.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.08x = 238,918,048.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,918,048.05/13,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,139.59

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