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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,182.12, 19,871.21 and 12,325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,182.12, 19,871.21 and 12,325.10 is: 18,579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,182.12 : 19,871.21 = 12,325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,182.12/19,871.21 = 12,325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,182.12x = 19,871.21 × 12,325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,182.12x = 244,914,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,914,581.83/13,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.30

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