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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,001.34, 19,534.20 and 8,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,001.34, 19,534.20 and 8,323.44 is: 12,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,001.34 : 19,534.20 = 8,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,001.34/19,534.20 = 8,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,001.34x = 19,534.20 × 8,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,001.34x = 162,591,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,591,741.65/13,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.77

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