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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.51, 19,914.79 and 8,337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.51, 19,914.79 and 8,337.37 is: 12,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.51 : 19,914.79 = 8,337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.51/19,914.79 = 8,337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.51x = 19,914.79 × 8,337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.51x = 166,036,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,036,972.70/13,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.90

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