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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,008.24, 19,522.44 and 8,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,008.24, 19,522.44 and 8,838 is: 13,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,008.24 : 19,522.44 = 8,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,008.24/19,522.44 = 8,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,008.24x = 19,522.44 × 8,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,008.24x = 172,539,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,539,324.72/13,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.85

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