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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,336.40, 19,966.20 and 8,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,336.40, 19,966.20 and 8,152.40 is: 12,205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,336.40 : 19,966.20 = 8,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,336.40/19,966.20 = 8,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,336.40x = 19,966.20 × 8,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,336.40x = 162,772,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,772,448.88/13,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.13

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