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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.07, 19,740.20 and 8,220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.07, 19,740.20 and 8,220.93 is: 12,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.07 : 19,740.20 = 8,220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.07/19,740.20 = 8,220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.07x = 19,740.20 × 8,220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.07x = 162,282,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,282,802.39/13,157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.27

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