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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,187.80, 19,781.70 and 8,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,187.80, 19,781.70 and 8,522.20 is: 12,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,187.80 : 19,781.70 = 8,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,187.80/19,781.70 = 8,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,187.80x = 19,781.70 × 8,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,187.80x = 168,583,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,583,603.74/13,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.30

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