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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.38, 19,917.92 and 8,522.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.38, 19,917.92 and 8,522.47 is: 12,782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.38 : 19,917.92 = 8,522.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.38/19,917.92 = 8,522.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.38x = 19,917.92 × 8,522.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.38x = 169,749,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,749,847.17/13,280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,782.00

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