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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.08, 19,720.80 and 8,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.08, 19,720.80 and 8,475.12 is: 12,709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.08 : 19,720.80 = 8,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.08/19,720.80 = 8,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.08x = 19,720.80 × 8,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.08x = 167,136,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,136,146.50/13,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,709.90

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