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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,060.44, 19,622.79 and 8,382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,060.44, 19,622.79 and 8,382.69 is: 12,594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060.44 : 19,622.79 = 8,382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060.44/19,622.79 = 8,382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060.44x = 19,622.79 × 8,382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060.44x = 164,491,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,491,765.51/13,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.66

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