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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,773.89, 19,151.29 and 8,813.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,773.89, 19,151.29 and 8,813.85 is: 13,214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773.89 : 19,151.29 = 8,813.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773.89/19,151.29 = 8,813.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773.89x = 19,151.29 × 8,813.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773.89x = 168,796,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,796,597.37/12,773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.19

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