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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.60, 19,872.48 and 8,058.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.60, 19,872.48 and 8,058.56 is: 12,072.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.60 : 19,872.48 = 8,058.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.60/19,872.48 = 8,058.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.60x = 19,872.48 × 8,058.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.60x = 160,143,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,143,572.43/13,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.09

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