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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.73, 19,872.51 and 8,043.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.73, 19,872.51 and 8,043.67 is: 12,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.73 : 19,872.51 = 8,043.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.73/19,872.51 = 8,043.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.73x = 19,872.51 × 8,043.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.73x = 159,847,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,847,912.51/13,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.15

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