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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.13, 18,180.72 and 12,747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.13, 18,180.72 and 12,747.24 is: 17,582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.13 : 18,180.72 = 12,747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.13/18,180.72 = 12,747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.13x = 18,180.72 × 12,747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.13x = 231,754,001.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,754,001.21/13,181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,582.26

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