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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.98, 19,860.89 and 8,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.98, 19,860.89 and 8,035.92 is: 12,053.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.98 : 19,860.89 = 8,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.98/19,860.89 = 8,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.98x = 19,860.89 × 8,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.98x = 159,600,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,600,482.99/13,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.52

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