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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,112.64, 19,649.88 and 8,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,112.64, 19,649.88 and 8,104.32 is: 12,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,112.64 : 19,649.88 = 8,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,112.64/19,649.88 = 8,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,112.64x = 19,649.88 × 8,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,112.64x = 159,248,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,248,915.48/13,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.69

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