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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.40, 19,853.10 and 12,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.40, 19,853.10 and 12,652.20 is: 18,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.40 : 19,853.10 = 12,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.40/19,853.10 = 12,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.40x = 19,853.10 × 12,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.40x = 251,185,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,185,391.82/13,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.30

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