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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,061.42, 19,554.87 and 8,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,061.42, 19,554.87 and 8,670.14 is: 12,980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,061.42 : 19,554.87 = 8,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,061.42/19,554.87 = 8,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,061.42x = 19,554.87 × 8,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,061.42x = 169,543,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,543,460.58/13,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.48

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