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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,147.60, 19,721.40 and 8,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,147.60, 19,721.40 and 8,222.80 is: 12,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,147.60 : 19,721.40 = 8,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,147.60/19,721.40 = 8,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,147.60x = 19,721.40 × 8,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,147.60x = 162,165,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,165,127.92/13,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.20

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