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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.13, 19,746.35 and 8,224.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.13, 19,746.35 and 8,224.99 is: 12,340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.13 : 19,746.35 = 8,224.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.13/19,746.35 = 8,224.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.13x = 19,746.35 × 8,224.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.13x = 162,413,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,413,440.80/13,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.39

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