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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,304, 19,954.44 and 8,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,304, 19,954.44 and 8,359.04 is: 12,537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,304 : 19,954.44 = 8,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,304/19,954.44 = 8,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,304x = 19,954.44 × 8,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,304x = 166,799,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,799,962.14/13,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.58

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