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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.30, 19,725.45 and 8,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.30, 19,725.45 and 8,235.10 is: 12,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.30 : 19,725.45 = 8,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.30/19,725.45 = 8,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.30x = 19,725.45 × 8,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.30x = 162,441,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,441,053.30/13,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.65

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