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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.44, 19,927.14 and 8,281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.44, 19,927.14 and 8,281.74 is: 12,423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.44 : 19,927.14 = 8,281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.44/19,927.14 = 8,281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.44x = 19,927.14 × 8,281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.44x = 165,031,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,031,459.39/13,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,423.85

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