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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.10, 19,756.65 and 8,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.10, 19,756.65 and 8,246.30 is: 12,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.10 : 19,756.65 = 8,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.10/19,756.65 = 8,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.10x = 19,756.65 × 8,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.10x = 162,919,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,919,262.90/13,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.45

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