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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,208.15, 19,812.23 and 8,012.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,208.15, 19,812.23 and 8,012.81 is: 12,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,208.15 : 19,812.23 = 8,012.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,208.15/19,812.23 = 8,012.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,208.15x = 19,812.23 × 8,012.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,208.15x = 158,751,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,751,495.54/13,208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.21

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