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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.60, 19,869.90 and 8,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.60, 19,869.90 and 8,235.40 is: 12,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.60 : 19,869.90 = 8,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.60/19,869.90 = 8,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.60x = 19,869.90 × 8,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.60x = 163,636,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,636,574.46/13,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.10

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