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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,001.68, 19,476.88 and 8,605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,001.68, 19,476.88 and 8,605.84 is: 12,891.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,001.68 : 19,476.88 = 8,605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,001.68/19,476.88 = 8,605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,001.68x = 19,476.88 × 8,605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,001.68x = 167,614,912.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,614,912.98/13,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.79

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