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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.40, 19,718.10 and 8,224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.40, 19,718.10 and 8,224.65 is: 12,336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.40 : 19,718.10 = 8,224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.40/19,718.10 = 8,224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.40x = 19,718.10 × 8,224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.40x = 162,174,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,174,471.17/13,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.98

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