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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,005.90, 19,470.56 and 8,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,005.90, 19,470.56 and 8,059.62 is: 12,065.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,005.90 : 19,470.56 = 8,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,005.90/19,470.56 = 8,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,005.90x = 19,470.56 × 8,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,005.90x = 156,925,314.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,925,314.79/13,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.70

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