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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.71, 19,553.00 and 8,383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.71, 19,553.00 and 8,383.91 is: 12,577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.71 : 19,553.00 = 8,383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.71/19,553.00 = 8,383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.71x = 19,553.00 × 8,383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.71x = 163,930,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,930,452.55/13,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.42

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