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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.60, 19,869.90 and 8,319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.60, 19,869.90 and 8,319.70 is: 12,479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.60 : 19,869.90 = 8,319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.60/19,869.90 = 8,319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.60x = 19,869.90 × 8,319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.60x = 165,311,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,311,607.03/13,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.55

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