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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.80, 19,870.20 and 10,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.80, 19,870.20 and 10,174.80 is: 15,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.80 : 19,870.20 = 10,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.80/19,870.20 = 10,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.80x = 19,870.20 × 10,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.80x = 202,175,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,175,310.96/13,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.20

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