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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,153.19, 19,734.39 and 8,217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,153.19, 19,734.39 and 8,217.05 is: 12,328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,153.19 : 19,734.39 = 8,217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,153.19/19,734.39 = 8,217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,153.19x = 19,734.39 × 8,217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,153.19x = 162,158,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,158,370.68/13,153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.45

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