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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.21, 19,885.16 and 8,253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.21, 19,885.16 and 8,253.27 is: 12,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.21 : 19,885.16 = 8,253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.21/19,885.16 = 8,253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.21x = 19,885.16 × 8,253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.21x = 164,117,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,117,615.11/13,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.30

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