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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,001.60, 19,502.40 and 8,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,001.60, 19,502.40 and 8,086.40 is: 12,129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,001.60 : 19,502.40 = 8,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,001.60/19,502.40 = 8,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,001.60x = 19,502.40 × 8,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,001.60x = 157,704,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,704,207.36/13,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.60

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