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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,062.28, 19,594.14 and 8,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,062.28, 19,594.14 and 8,474.44 is: 12,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,062.28 : 19,594.14 = 8,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,062.28/19,594.14 = 8,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,062.28x = 19,594.14 × 8,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,062.28x = 166,049,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,049,363.78/13,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.13

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