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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,179.60, 19,769.40 and 8,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,179.60, 19,769.40 and 8,254.80 is: 12,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,179.60 : 19,769.40 = 8,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,179.60/19,769.40 = 8,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,179.60x = 19,769.40 × 8,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,179.60x = 163,192,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,192,443.12/13,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.20

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