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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.64, 19,888.34 and 8,590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.64, 19,888.34 and 8,590.32 is: 12,878.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.64 : 19,888.34 = 8,590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.64/19,888.34 = 8,590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.64x = 19,888.34 × 8,590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.64x = 170,847,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,847,161.92/13,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,878.92

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