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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.60, 19,557.36 and 8,653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.60, 19,557.36 and 8,653.12 is: 12,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.60 : 19,557.36 = 8,653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.60/19,557.36 = 8,653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.60x = 19,557.36 × 8,653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.60x = 169,232,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,232,182.96/13,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.30

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