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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,285.80, 19,928.70 and 8,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,285.80, 19,928.70 and 8,377.20 is: 12,565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,285.80 : 19,928.70 = 8,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,285.80/19,928.70 = 8,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,285.80x = 19,928.70 × 8,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,285.80x = 166,946,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,946,705.64/13,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.80

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