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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,521.09, 18,667.86 and 12,102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,521.09, 18,667.86 and 12,102.30 is: 16,709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,521.09 : 18,667.86 = 12,102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,521.09/18,667.86 = 12,102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,521.09x = 18,667.86 × 12,102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,521.09x = 225,924,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,924,042.08/13,521.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.01

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