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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.30, 19,682.22 and 8,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.30, 19,682.22 and 8,971 is: 13,451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.30 : 19,682.22 = 8,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.30/19,682.22 = 8,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.30x = 19,682.22 × 8,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.30x = 176,569,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,569,195.62/13,126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.56

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