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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,204.49, 19,793.39 and 8,277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,204.49, 19,793.39 and 8,277.58 is: 12,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,204.49 : 19,793.39 = 8,277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,204.49/19,793.39 = 8,277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,204.49x = 19,793.39 × 8,277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,204.49x = 163,841,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,841,340.41/13,204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.01

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