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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,239.89, 19,837.29 and 8,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,239.89, 19,837.29 and 8,298.44 is: 12,433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239.89 : 19,837.29 = 8,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239.89/19,837.29 = 8,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239.89x = 19,837.29 × 8,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239.89x = 164,618,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,618,560.83/13,239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.53

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