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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,007.70, 19,516.95 and 8,332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,007.70, 19,516.95 and 8,332.98 is: 12,502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,007.70 : 19,516.95 = 8,332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,007.70/19,516.95 = 8,332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,007.70x = 19,516.95 × 8,332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,007.70x = 162,634,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,634,354.01/13,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.93

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