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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,204.62, 19,793.57 and 8,277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,204.62, 19,793.57 and 8,277.71 is: 12,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,204.62 : 19,793.57 = 8,277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,204.62/19,793.57 = 8,277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,204.62x = 19,793.57 × 8,277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,204.62x = 163,845,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,845,333.36/13,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.19

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