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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.46, 19,944.83 and 8,629.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.46, 19,944.83 and 8,629.74 is: 12,920.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.46 : 19,944.83 = 8,629.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.46/19,944.83 = 8,629.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.46x = 19,944.83 × 8,629.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.46x = 172,118,718.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,118,718.82/13,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.41

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