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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,821.72, 19,078.16 and 13,116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,821.72, 19,078.16 and 13,116.48 is: 18,104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,821.72 : 19,078.16 = 13,116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,821.72/19,078.16 = 13,116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,821.72x = 19,078.16 × 13,116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,821.72x = 250,238,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,238,304.08/13,821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,104.72

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