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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.38, 19,785.27 and 8,275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.38, 19,785.27 and 8,275.10 is: 12,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.38 : 19,785.27 = 8,275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.38/19,785.27 = 8,275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.38x = 19,785.27 × 8,275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.38x = 163,725,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,725,087.78/13,206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.42

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