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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,274.92, 19,901.22 and 8,878.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,274.92, 19,901.22 and 8,878.96 is: 13,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,274.92 : 19,901.22 = 8,878.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,274.92/19,901.22 = 8,878.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,274.92x = 19,901.22 × 8,878.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,274.92x = 176,702,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,702,136.33/13,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,310.98

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