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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,039.56, 19,566.36 and 8,659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,039.56, 19,566.36 and 8,659.08 is: 12,993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,039.56 : 19,566.36 = 8,659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,039.56/19,566.36 = 8,659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,039.56x = 19,566.36 × 8,659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,039.56x = 169,426,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,426,676.55/13,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.28

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