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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,190.80, 19,786.20 and 8,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,190.80, 19,786.20 and 8,291.60 is: 12,437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,190.80 : 19,786.20 = 8,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,190.80/19,786.20 = 8,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,190.80x = 19,786.20 × 8,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,190.80x = 164,059,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,059,255.92/13,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.40

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