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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,061.28, 19,592.64 and 8,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,061.28, 19,592.64 and 8,473.44 is: 12,710.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,061.28 : 19,592.64 = 8,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,061.28/19,592.64 = 8,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,061.28x = 19,592.64 × 8,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,061.28x = 166,017,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,017,059.48/13,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.63

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