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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,314.40, 19,969.20 and 8,375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,314.40, 19,969.20 and 8,375.20 is: 12,561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.40 : 19,969.20 = 8,375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.40/19,969.20 = 8,375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.40x = 19,969.20 × 8,375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.40x = 167,246,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,246,043.84/13,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.29

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