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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.05, 19,858.10 and 8,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.05, 19,858.10 and 8,241.60 is: 12,365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.05 : 19,858.10 = 8,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.05/19,858.10 = 8,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.05x = 19,858.10 × 8,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.05x = 163,662,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,662,438.52/13,235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.84

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