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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,035.42, 19,515.84 and 8,644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,035.42, 19,515.84 and 8,644.14 is: 12,941.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,035.42 : 19,515.84 = 8,644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,035.42/19,515.84 = 8,644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,035.42x = 19,515.84 × 8,644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,035.42x = 168,697,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,697,653.18/13,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.48

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