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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.44, 19,872.96 and 8,868.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.44, 19,872.96 and 8,868.54 is: 13,286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.44 : 19,872.96 = 8,868.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.44/19,872.96 = 8,868.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.44x = 19,872.96 × 8,868.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.44x = 176,244,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,244,140.68/13,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.96

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