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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.08, 19,791.25 and 8,526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.08, 19,791.25 and 8,526.23 is: 12,764.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.08 : 19,791.25 = 8,526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.08/19,791.25 = 8,526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.08x = 19,791.25 × 8,526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.08x = 168,744,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,744,749.49/13,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.28

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