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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219.28, 19,867.80 and 8,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219.28, 19,867.80 and 8,631.44 is: 12,972.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219.28 : 19,867.80 = 8,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219.28/19,867.80 = 8,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219.28x = 19,867.80 × 8,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219.28x = 171,487,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,487,723.63/13,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,972.55

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