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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.67, 19,777.06 and 8,245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.67, 19,777.06 and 8,245.43 is: 12,370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.67 : 19,777.06 = 8,245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.67/19,777.06 = 8,245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.67x = 19,777.06 × 8,245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.67x = 163,070,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,070,363.84/13,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.99

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