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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,267.36, 19,905.90 and 8,842.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,267.36, 19,905.90 and 8,842.96 is: 13,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,267.36 : 19,905.90 = 8,842.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,267.36/19,905.90 = 8,842.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,267.36x = 19,905.90 × 8,842.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,267.36x = 176,027,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,027,077.46/13,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.68

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