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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,239.21, 19,863.37 and 8,303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,239.21, 19,863.37 and 8,303.07 is: 12,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239.21 : 19,863.37 = 8,303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239.21/19,863.37 = 8,303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239.21x = 19,863.37 × 8,303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239.21x = 164,927,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,927,036.41/13,239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.46

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