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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.80, 19,928.02 and 8,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.80, 19,928.02 and 8,358.92 is: 12,564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.80 : 19,928.02 = 8,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.80/19,928.02 = 8,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.80x = 19,928.02 × 8,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.80x = 166,576,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,576,724.94/13,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.43

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