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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,155.40, 19,730.70 and 8,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,155.40, 19,730.70 and 8,216.20 is: 12,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,155.40 : 19,730.70 = 8,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,155.40/19,730.70 = 8,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,155.40x = 19,730.70 × 8,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,155.40x = 162,111,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,111,377.34/13,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.80

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