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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.82, 19,730.83 and 8,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.82, 19,730.83 and 8,214.68 is: 12,324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.82 : 19,730.83 = 8,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.82/19,730.83 = 8,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.82x = 19,730.83 × 8,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.82x = 162,082,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,082,335.39/13,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.89

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