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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.39, 19,838.04 and 8,298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.39, 19,838.04 and 8,298.94 is: 12,434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.39 : 19,838.04 = 8,298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.39/19,838.04 = 8,298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.39x = 19,838.04 × 8,298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.39x = 164,634,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,634,703.68/13,240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.28

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