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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,052.55, 19,565.96 and 8,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,052.55, 19,565.96 and 8,359.23 is: 12,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,052.55 : 19,565.96 = 8,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,052.55/19,565.96 = 8,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,052.55x = 19,565.96 × 8,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,052.55x = 163,556,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,556,318.01/13,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.60

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