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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,169.20, 19,758.40 and 8,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,169.20, 19,758.40 and 8,233.08 is: 12,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,169.20 : 19,758.40 = 8,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,169.20/19,758.40 = 8,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,169.20x = 19,758.40 × 8,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,169.20x = 162,672,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,672,487.87/13,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.50

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