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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,059.42, 19,551.87 and 8,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,059.42, 19,551.87 and 8,668.14 is: 12,977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059.42 : 19,551.87 = 8,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059.42/19,551.87 = 8,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059.42x = 19,551.87 × 8,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059.42x = 169,478,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,478,346.42/13,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,977.48

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