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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.40, 19,967.10 and 8,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.40, 19,967.10 and 8,127.40 is: 12,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.40 : 19,967.10 = 8,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.40/19,967.10 = 8,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.40x = 19,967.10 × 8,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.40x = 162,280,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,280,608.54/13,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.10

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