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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.08, 19,711.20 and 10,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.08, 19,711.20 and 10,851.20 is: 16,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.08 : 19,711.20 = 10,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.08/19,711.20 = 10,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.08x = 19,711.20 × 10,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.08x = 213,890,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,890,173.44/13,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.42

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