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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,026.97, 19,555.02 and 8,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,026.97, 19,555.02 and 8,652.97 is: 12,989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,026.97 : 19,555.02 = 8,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,026.97/19,555.02 = 8,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,026.97x = 19,555.02 × 8,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,026.97x = 169,209,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,209,001.41/13,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.13

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