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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.40, 19,878.60 and 8,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.40, 19,878.60 and 8,068.40 is: 12,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.40 : 19,878.60 = 8,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.40/19,878.60 = 8,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.40x = 19,878.60 × 8,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.40x = 160,388,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,388,496.24/13,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.60

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