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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,132.88, 19,703.98 and 8,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,132.88, 19,703.98 and 8,072.82 is: 12,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,132.88 : 19,703.98 = 8,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,132.88/19,703.98 = 8,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,132.88x = 19,703.98 × 8,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,132.88x = 159,066,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,066,683.82/13,132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.09

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