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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,271.55, 18,333.30 and 12,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,271.55, 18,333.30 and 12,074.40 is: 16,679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,271.55 : 18,333.30 = 12,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,271.55/18,333.30 = 12,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,271.55x = 18,333.30 × 12,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,271.55x = 221,363,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,363,642.80/13,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,679.57

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