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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,169.80, 19,722.30 and 12,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,169.80, 19,722.30 and 12,586.60 is: 18,848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,169.80 : 19,722.30 = 12,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,169.80/19,722.30 = 12,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,169.80x = 19,722.30 × 12,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,169.80x = 248,236,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,236,701.18/13,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.93

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