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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.63, 19,858.68 and 8,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.63, 19,858.68 and 8,245.80 is: 12,373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.63 : 19,858.68 = 8,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.63/19,858.68 = 8,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.63x = 19,858.68 × 8,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.63x = 163,750,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,750,703.54/13,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.83

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