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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,133.88, 19,705.48 and 8,073.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,133.88, 19,705.48 and 8,073.82 is: 12,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,133.88 : 19,705.48 = 8,073.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,133.88/19,705.48 = 8,073.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,133.88x = 19,705.48 × 8,073.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,133.88x = 159,098,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,098,498.53/13,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.59

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