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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.42, 19,676.49 and 12,508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.42, 19,676.49 and 12,508.20 is: 18,631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.42 : 19,676.49 = 12,508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.42/19,676.49 = 12,508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.42x = 19,676.49 × 12,508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.42x = 246,117,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,117,472.22/13,209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,631.97

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