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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.40, 19,742.51 and 7,897.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.40, 19,742.51 and 7,897.18 is: 11,848.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.40 : 19,742.51 = 7,897.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.40/19,742.51 = 7,897.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.40x = 19,742.51 × 7,897.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.40x = 155,910,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,910,155.12/13,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.72

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