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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,525.89, 18,670.94 and 12,107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,525.89, 18,670.94 and 12,107.07 is: 16,712.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,525.89 : 18,670.94 = 12,107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,525.89/18,670.94 = 12,107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,525.89x = 18,670.94 × 12,107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,525.89x = 226,050,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,050,317.01/13,525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.42

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