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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.24, 19,925.31 and 12,392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.24, 19,925.31 and 12,392.34 is: 18,622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.24 : 19,925.31 = 12,392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.24/19,925.31 = 12,392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.24x = 19,925.31 × 12,392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.24x = 246,921,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,921,116.50/13,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.57

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