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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,138.02, 19,660.80 and 8,209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,138.02, 19,660.80 and 8,209.98 is: 12,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,138.02 : 19,660.80 = 8,209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,138.02/19,660.80 = 8,209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,138.02x = 19,660.80 × 8,209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,138.02x = 161,414,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,414,774.78/13,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.08

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