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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.65, 19,763.79 and 8,181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.65, 19,763.79 and 8,181.30 is: 12,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.65 : 19,763.79 = 8,181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.65/19,763.79 = 8,181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.65x = 19,763.79 × 8,181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.65x = 161,693,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,693,495.13/13,186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.91

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