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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,227.96, 19,846.52 and 8,803.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,227.96, 19,846.52 and 8,803.38 is: 13,208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,227.96 : 19,846.52 = 8,803.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,227.96/19,846.52 = 8,803.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,227.96x = 19,846.52 × 8,803.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,227.96x = 174,716,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,716,457.24/13,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.12

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