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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.55, 19,952.34 and 8,362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.55, 19,952.34 and 8,362.41 is: 12,546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.55 : 19,952.34 = 8,362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.55/19,952.34 = 8,362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.55x = 19,952.34 × 8,362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.55x = 166,849,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,849,647.54/13,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.45

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