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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.34, 19,835.61 and 10,651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.34, 19,835.61 and 10,651.26 is: 15,984.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.34 : 19,835.61 = 10,651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.34/19,835.61 = 10,651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.34x = 19,835.61 × 10,651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.34x = 211,274,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,274,239.37/13,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,984.63

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