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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,078.08, 19,623.96 and 7,159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,078.08, 19,623.96 and 7,159.23 is: 10,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,078.08 : 19,623.96 = 7,159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,078.08/19,623.96 = 7,159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,078.08x = 19,623.96 × 7,159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,078.08x = 140,492,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,492,443.15/13,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.59

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