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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047.83, 19,558.87 and 8,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047.83, 19,558.87 and 8,354.48 is: 12,523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047.83 : 19,558.87 = 8,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047.83/19,558.87 = 8,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047.83x = 19,558.87 × 8,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047.83x = 163,404,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,404,188.24/13,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.48

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