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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.53, 19,797.99 and 8,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.53, 19,797.99 and 8,837.40 is: 13,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.53 : 19,797.99 = 8,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.53/19,797.99 = 8,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.53x = 19,797.99 × 8,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.53x = 174,962,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,962,756.83/13,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.28

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