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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.40, 19,725.60 and 8,229.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.40, 19,725.60 and 8,229.65 is: 12,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.40 : 19,725.60 = 8,229.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.40/19,725.60 = 8,229.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.40x = 19,725.60 × 8,229.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.40x = 162,334,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,334,784.04/13,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.48

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