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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.20, 19,905.30 and 8,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.20, 19,905.30 and 8,896.20 is: 13,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.20 : 19,905.30 = 8,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.20/19,905.30 = 8,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.20x = 19,905.30 × 8,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.20x = 177,081,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,081,529.86/13,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.30

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