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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.20, 19,907.70 and 8,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.20, 19,907.70 and 8,337.40 is: 12,515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.20 : 19,907.70 = 8,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.20/19,907.70 = 8,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.20x = 19,907.70 × 8,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.20x = 165,978,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,978,457.98/13,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.15

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