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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.70, 19,709.55 and 8,474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.70, 19,709.55 and 8,474.10 is: 12,711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.70 : 19,709.55 = 8,474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.70/19,709.55 = 8,474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.70x = 19,709.55 × 8,474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.70x = 167,020,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,020,697.66/13,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.15

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