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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,226.77, 19,809.91 and 8,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,226.77, 19,809.91 and 8,595.73 is: 12,873.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,226.77 : 19,809.91 = 8,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,226.77/19,809.91 = 8,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,226.77x = 19,809.91 × 8,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,226.77x = 170,280,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,280,637.68/13,226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.94

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