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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.82, 19,733.22 and 12,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.82, 19,733.22 and 12,611.28 is: 18,939.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.82 : 19,733.22 = 12,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.82/19,733.22 = 12,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.82x = 19,733.22 × 12,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.82x = 248,861,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,861,162.72/13,139.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.47

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