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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.40, 19,862.10 and 12,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.40, 19,862.10 and 12,658.20 is: 18,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.40 : 19,862.10 = 12,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.40/19,862.10 = 12,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.40x = 19,862.10 × 12,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.40x = 251,418,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,418,434.22/13,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.30

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