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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.73, 19,857.51 and 8,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.73, 19,857.51 and 8,033.67 is: 12,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.73 : 19,857.51 = 8,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.73/19,857.51 = 8,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.73x = 19,857.51 × 8,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.73x = 159,528,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,528,682.36/13,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.15

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