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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,293.22, 19,939.86 and 12,481.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,293.22, 19,939.86 and 12,481.30 is: 18,721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,293.22 : 19,939.86 = 12,481.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,293.22/19,939.86 = 12,481.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,293.22x = 19,939.86 × 12,481.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,293.22x = 248,875,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,875,374.62/13,293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.98

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